Interstate 76 Ramps, Lanes Closing Overnight This Week In Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — PennDOT said overnight work will impact traffic on Interstate 76 in Philadelphia this week.

Crews will be doing paving and roadway repair work will as part of a $37.9 million project to resurface and repair nearly five miles of the interstate, the associated on-and-off ramps, and more than 20 bridges.

The ramp from westbound Interstate 76 to Girard Avenue will be closed and detoured from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning Monday through Friday.

Driver will be directed to continue on westbound I-76, exit at Montgomery Drive and use the ramp to eastbound I-76 to access Girard Avenue.

Monday through Thursday, a lane closure will be in place on sections of eastbound and westbound I-76 between the U.S. 1 and 30th Street Station interchanges for paving, concrete roadway repair, and line painting.

This closure will also be in place from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next morning.

Lastly, the ramp from Spring Garden Street to westbound I-76 will be closed and detoured for concrete roadway repair Thursday through Friday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Motorists will be directed to follow the posted detour route to access westbound I-76.

Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas because backups and delays will occur.

All scheduled activities are weather dependent.