How to get around I-95 North closure in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A busy stretch of I-95 North in Philadelphia is closed for emergency repairs after an oversized vehicle struck a railroad bridge over the highway Monday.
Crews are working as quickly as possible to make repairs, but the closure is expected to last several days.
In the meantime, here's how to navigate I-95 North and avoid the emergency closure.
I-95 North Detours
A detour is in place for the closure of northbound I-95 at the Betsy Ross Bridge/Aramingo Avenue Interchange, Exit 26. Travelers are directed to use Exit 26, turn right on Aramingo Avenue and turn right onto Adams Avenue to access the ramp to I-95 North. The ramp from Castor Avenue to I-95 North is also closed and will use the same detour during construction.
Prepare for delays before the closure point on I-95 North at the Betsy Ross Bridge/Aramingo Ave Interchange. Alternates to I-95 North include Roosevelt Boulevard, Torresdale Avenue, Frankford Avenue and Richmond Street. You can also take the Ben Franklin Bridge into New Jersey and take RT-130, I-295 or NJ Turnpike North and travel back into Pennsylvania via Betsy Ross Bridge or Tacony-Palmyra Bridge.
NJ Transit's Atlantic City Rail Line is also suspended due to the closure of I-95. The AC Rail Line is suspended between Philadelphia 30th Street Station and Cherry Hill. NJ Transit rail tickets and passes are being cross-honored by PATCO and with substitute bus service.
Travelers are encouraged to avoid the closure areas because of significant delays on I-95 and seek alternate routes. Allow plenty of time when traveling to your destination.
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