As the reconstruction of the collapsed section of I-95 begins in Philadelphia, local officials are keeping residents and commuters up to date on the progress with a live camera of the site.
. After the area is backfilled, it will be paved to allow motorists to return to the road as a separate bridge is built. Pennsylvania will truck in 2,000 tons of lightweight glass nuggets to help quickly rebuild a collapsed section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia and crews will work 24 hours a day until they can reopen the critical commercial artery, officials said Wednesday.
Authorities did not say when they anticipate the temporary and final solutions will be finished but said crews will work around the clock and rain or shine to finish repairs. SKYFOX flew over I-95 as crews continue demolition of the southbound lanes and prepare to backfill the area.
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