NEW: Officials hail expedited timeline for demolishing remains of the fire-damaged portion of I-95, outline plans for reconstruction: 'This approach will allow us to avoid delays due to shipment and supply chain issues.'
Workers inspect and clear debris from an elevated section of Interstate 95 that collapsed the previous day in Philadelphia on June 12, 2023.Shapiro had told reporters on Sunday evening that "the complete rebuild" is expected "to take some number of months."
The northbound lanes of the affected segment collapsed, while the southbound lanes are compromised and will also need to be replaced. Crews have since removed most of the collapsed structure along with the tanker truck that was trapped beneath, officials said. They are now working to demolish the structurally unsound southbound portion of the roadway. The full demolition will likely be finished later this week, according to officials.
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