I-95 South Closing Overnight For Six Weeks Due To I-95 CAP Project

PHILADELPHIA — PennDOT next week will close southbound Interstate 95 along with the ramp from eastbound I-676 for about six weeks for work on the I-95 CAP project in Center City Philadelphia.

From 11 p.m. Tuesday to 5 a.m. Wednesday, southbound I-95, and the ramp from I-676 to I-95 south will close between I-676 and the southbound on-ramp from Columbus Boulevard at E. Morris/Water Street for prep work and equipment mobilization.

Then, southbound I-95, the ramp from I-676 east, and the inside lane of northbound I-95 between I-676 and the southbound on-ramp from Columbus Boulevard at E. Morris/Water Street will be closed from Sunday, June 8 through Friday, July 18

These areas will close from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning, Sundays through Thursdays.

During the closures, motorists heading south on I-95 will be directed to use the I-676 Interchange, turn left onto Callowhill Street, and turn right onto Columbus Boulevard to access the ramp to southbound I-95 at E. Morris Street/Water Street.

Motorists travelling east on I-676 heading for southbound I-95 will be directed to exit at 6th Street, turn left on Race Street, and turn right onto southbound Columbus Boulevard to access southbound I-95 at E. Morris Street/Water Street.

Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas because significant backups and delays may occur.

All scheduled activities are weather dependent.