This time, it’ll be all four lanes of I-95 South that close in Philly, along with some ramps on and off the highway.
Construction continues on a project to cap I-95 in Center City to create a nearly 12-acre park at Penn's Landing.For the second time this month, I-95 near Penn’s Landing will close to allow crews to continue work on
“Motorists are advised to avoid the closure area because significant backups and delays will occur on I-95 and several surface streets in the vicinity of the work area,” PennDot said in a statement.Saturday, Feb. 24, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.:Saturday, Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. until Monday, Feb. 26, at 5 a.m.:As part of that weekend’s construction, two ramps will shut down — the ramp from I-676 East to I-95 South and the ramp from I-95 South to Columbus Boulevard and Washington Avenue at Exit 22.
The ramp from Lombard Circle to I-95 North will also remain closed. Traffic will be directed to use the northbound ramp from Columbus Boulevard near Catharine Street.. The weekend work will focus on the partial demolition of the existing concrete over I-95 between Chestnut and Walnut Streets, according to PennDot.
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