Paving Begins On Interstate 95 Rebuild Project: PennDOT

PHILADELPHIA — Paving on the temporary stretch of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia has begun, according to PennDOT.

PennDOT said paving started Wednesday night into Thursday morning after the backfill and barriers were installed on the collapsed and demolished portions of highway.

Gov. Josh Shapiro Tuesday said the temporary highway would be open by the weekend, but did not say what day due to weather conditions needed for paving work.

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Throughout the day Wednesday, crews placed the final outside and median barriers for the new roadway.

The final layer of sub-base was set Wednesday, allowing paving to begin.

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Additionally, crews completed concrete reinforcement work to areas of the existing roadway before paving and placing the center barrier.

Once paving is complete, line striping will be done and the temporary road will be open.

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This fix will feature three lanes on both northbound and southbound Interstate 95.

Officials will rebuild the outer sections of the permanent bridge while the temporary roadway is in use.