City, officials celebrate workers who helped rebuild I-95
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A big thank you party was held Sunday for first responders and workers involved with the I-95 collapse and reconstruction.
It has been a busy two weeks for everyone involved with the rebuild. The partial collapse of an overpass on the interstate at Cottman Avenue happened two weeks ago.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, along with Mayor Jim Kenney, took the time to thank the men and women who have been part of the project, including workers with the highway contractor Buckley and Co.
The food provided at the event was all catered by Northeast Philly businesses heavily impacted by the collapse, Curran's Irish Inn and Sweet Lucy's.
Earlier in the day, the Phillies honored workers and first responders ahead of their win over the Mets.
We spoke with Local 57 shop steward Marloy Gonzalez who says he's thankful for the recognition.
"Just being here feels so exciting and just getting honored and just letting us be recognized as laborers and as a person," Gonzalez said. "I just appreciate all the people from Philadelphia having our backs."
During the end of the event, the president of Buckley and Co. told his workers you can have fun for now, but be ready to be back at work Monday morning bright and early starting at 7 a.m. to continue with the rebuilding process.