Fans headed to South Philly for Wednesday night’s Flyers matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins in game 3 of the playoffs — and those headed down for when the Sixers take on the Boston Celtics at home on Friday — should be ready for some traffic impact due to construction on I-95 at Packer Avenue.
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That’s because, now through Thursday, May 21, 2026, PennDOT crews will be working on a ramp from Front Street at Packer Avenue to Northbound I-95 and the ramp from Southbound I-95 to Front Street at Packer Avenue.
This work, officials said, will see these ramps closed 24/7.
However, with fans expected to flock to South Philly as the Flyers and Sixers continue playoff runs, PennDOT officials said they will be coordinating closure of those ramps to allow for one lane of traffic to pass through for two hours before and after any high-volume events.
So far, Saturday will be the only day considered a high-volume event, as officials said the Flyers will host a playoff game at Xfinity Mobile Arena and there will be a Supercross event at Lincoln Financial field.
Officials noted, one sporting event isn’t necessarily enough to be considered a “high-volume event,” but PennDOT will be monitoring expected attendance at upcoming playoff games and will evaluate the need for a lane of traffic on an ongoing basis.
How traffic will be redirected
Officials said, during the closure, motorists on Front Street will be directed to use Oregon Avenue and turn left onto Columbus Boulevard to access the ramp to northbound I-95.
For motorists headed Southbound on I-95, officials said, they will be directed to exit at Broad Street, before turning right onto Broad Street, and then turning right onto Packer Avenue to access Front Street.
What’s being done?
Officials said this construction effort is part of a $56.1 million project to perform repairs on interstate bridges and ramps. Through this portion of the project, PennDOT said, crews will repair deteriorated portions of concrete superstructure and make repairs to deteriorated bridge decks, superstructure components and other portions of the superstructure as needed.
Along with these repairs, officials said, sign structures will be cleaned and repainted and existing roadway lighting will be upgraded.
Motorists can check I-95 conditions ahead of the evening playoff games by visiting 511pa.com.