Several State Highways Restricted for Bridge Inspections in Philadelphia
King of Prussia PA – Lane restrictions are scheduled on several state highways in Philadelphia for bridge inspections, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.
Work on these inspections will be in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and state Department of Health guidance as well as a project-specific COVID-19 safety plan, which will include protocols for social distancing, use of face coverings, personal and job-site cleaning protocols, management of entries to the jobsite, special signage and relevant training.
The work schedule is:
Philadelphia
- Tuesday, June 30, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, right lane closures are scheduled on westbound I-76 between Spring Garden Street and U.S. 30 West/Girard Avenue interchanges;
- Wednesday, July 1, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, right lane closures are scheduled on southbound I-95 between Academy Road / Linden Avenue and Route 73 (Cottman Avenue) interchanges;
- Wednesday, July 1, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, left and right lane closures are scheduled on southbound I-95 between Academy Road / Linden Avenue and Bridge Street /Harbison Avenue interchanges; and
- Thursday, July 2, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, left lane closures are scheduled on eastbound I-76 between U.S. 30 West/Girard Avenue and Spring Garden Street interchanges.
Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas because slowdowns may occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.
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