Bridge Repairs This Weekend on U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Expressway) in Philadelphia Ramp from U.S. 1 South to I 76 West to Close

Philadelphia, PA - ThePennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that bridge repairs are planned this weekend on U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Expressway) in Philadelphia under a $100.6 million project to rehabilitate the Wayne Junction Viaduct over SEPTA tracks and Nicetown neighborhood in Philadelphia.

• Friday, August 23, from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning, a right lane closure is planned on southbound U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Expressway) between Ridge Avenue and I-76. The ramp from southbound U.S. 1 to westbound I-76 will also close at this time.
  
• Friday, August 23, from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Sunday, August 25, periodic single and double lane closures are planned on southbound U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Expressway) between Henry Avenue and I-76. The ramp from southbound U.S. 1 to westbound I-76 will also close at this time.

During the ramp closure, motorists are directed to use eastbound I-76, Montgomery Avenue, and westbound I-76.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas because significant backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

For more information on this bridge improvement project, visit www.us1wav.com.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

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Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

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