Commuters to and from Philadelphia should be on the lookout for some lane closures affecting their routes in the coming days.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced Thursday that it will impose lane restrictions on I-76 and I-95 in Philadelphia for maintenance work next week.
One lane will close on westbound I-76 between 26th Street and U.S. 1 (City Avenue) from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, July 27, Wednesday, July 29 and Friday, July 31. On Tuesday, July 28 and Thursday, July 30, roadwork will shut down one lane eastbound between City Avenue and 26th Street from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to PennDOT.
The I-95 north off-ramp to I-676 west will close for bridge repairs from 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, July 29. Drivers will be detoured north on I-95 to the Girard Avenue exit, then follow signs for I-95 south and take I-95 south to the ramp to I-676 west.
The right lane of I-76 eastbound between South Street and University Avenue will close from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29 and Thursday, July 30.
PennDOT advises motorists to allow extra time when traveling through affected areas.
