Travel on southbound I-95 in Philadelphia will be interrupted for a little while longer as bridge repairs continue to close the ramp connecting Morris Street to the interstate.
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the ramp will be completely closed and detoured through Friday, Dec. 18., a month-long closure extension.
In October, PennDOT officials reported that the ramp would be closed until Friday, Nov. 20.
During the ramp’s closure, drivers will be directed to use Water Street, Tasker Street, Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Oregon Avenue and Front Street to access southbound I-95.
PennDOT says the work is part of a $60.4 million project to perform repairs on interstate bridges across the region. The project includes repairs to deteriorated bridge decks and repairs above and below the bridge’s bearings.
Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the construction or along the detour route.