I-95 North Closed After Truck Strikes Bridge In Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — A oversized vehicle struck a Conrail bridge Monday afternoon on Interstate 95 in Philadelphia, forcing the highway to close for several days, authorities said.

The crash occurred at about 1:30 p.m. past the Betsy Ross Bridge/Aramingo Avenue exit (Exit 26).

After the crash, the highway was limited to one lane while Conrail bridge engineers conducted their inspection to establish an emergency repair plan.

Later Monday, PennDOT said northbound Interstate 95 will be closed and detoured approaching the Betsy Ross Bridge/Aramingo Avenue exit as of at 10 p.m. Monday.

The closure will allow for overhead bridge repair.

Drivers on I-95 North directed to take the Betsy Ross/Aramingo Avenue exit, then turn right on Aramingo Avenue, and again right onto Adams Avenue to get onto the ramp to I-95 North.

The ramp from Castor Avenue to northbound I-95 will also be closed and detoured during the work. Drivers will be directed to use Aramingo Avenue to get to the ramp to I-95 North at Adams Avenue.

Motorists are advised to avoid the closure areas because significant backups and delays will occur on I-95, the alternate routes and surface streets in the vicinity of the work area.

Electronic message boards on I-76, I-276, I-476, and other regional transportation arteries in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey are being used to alert motorists about the closure and provide information about alternate routes.

Due to the bridge strike, NJ Transit's Atlantic City Rail Line is suspended in both directions between 30th Street Station in Philadelphia and Cherry Hill. NJ Transit rail tickets and passes are being cross-honored by PATCO and substitute bus service is being provided between the 30th Street and Cherry Hill stations.