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Rebuilding and Improving Interstate 95

PennDOT is in the midst of a long-term, multi-phase initiative to rebuild and improve Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania. Five major projects to reconstruct the I-95 between the Interstate 676 and Cottman Avenue interchanges in Philadelphia are in various stages of design or construction, including active projects at the Girard Avenue, Allegheny Avenue and Betsy Ross/Bridge Street interchanges. Construction also is underway on the Adams Avenue Connector.

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Brick pavement has been installed on the multi-use trail adjacent to the Adams Avenue Connector.
Crews install new tracks for SEPTA's Route 15 trolley on Richmond Street in Port Richmond.

Individual Projects


CPR	Cottman-Princeton Interchange

BSR	Levick Street to Bridge Street

BRI	Bridge Street to Betsy Ross Bridge

AFC	Betsy Ross Bridge to Girard Avenue

GIR	Girard Avenue Interchange

Projects Areas of I-95

Neighborhood Improvements

Make it Your I-95....As engineers and contractors redesign and rebuild I-95 and its interchanges, planners and community groups are exploring ideas for creative, green and sustainable ground-level enhancements for those living and working in the neighborhoods along the corridor.

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Announcements

View the Slideshow from PennDOT's Nov. 12 BRI/BSR Open House Meeting

View the Display Boards from PennDOT's Nov. 12 BRI/BSR Open House Meeting

Sector B Information here

Phila. Inquirer Story About Sculptures on Fishtown Streetlights

View the AFC Near Neighbors Presentation from June

Download or view a slideshow about Girard Interchange improvements

View a slideshow about Richmond Street Improvements

Q. How will the coming work on I-95 affect travel on the interstate and in the neighborhoods adjacent to it?

A. Although the details are still being worked out for each section of the overall I-95 project, PennDOT will complete the reconstruction in stages that are designed to minimize impacts to motorists. For work on the main line of I-95, a minimum of three lanes will remain open in each direction during peak travel times and many on-off ramps will remain in service. Construction may require street closures, local detours and parking restrictions at times on surface roads in the vicinity of the interchanges......More here.

Concerned about the homeless in or around the I-95 construction areas? Contact the City's Office of Homeless Services.

Check out the River Wards Cafe: Reviving Richmond Street video to see how the I-95 Improvement Project will help small businesses in Port Richmond.

Progress Photos

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December 19, 2019

December 2019 - Demolition of the southbound I-95 viaduct continues.

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December 19, 2019

December 2019 - A worker uses a concrete band saw to cut the parapet in sections for removal on the old southbound I-95 off-ramp at Girard Avenue.

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December 19, 2019

December 2019 - New catenary wires for SEPTA's Route 15 trolley installed on Richmond Street.

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