Traffic Advisory from Public Safety: I-76 Weekend Closures

THE FOLLOWING IS A TRAFFIC ADVISORY FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA’S DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY.

ADVISORY:

Please note PennDot has adjusted dates and times for slated construction and lane closures on I-76 for 2008. The below schedule includes the most recently updated time periods for construction, including the added weekend (weather permitting).

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that westbound Interstate 76 in Philadelphia will be restricted to one lane at the University Avenue/Grays Ferry Avenue Interchange (Exit 346B) during the weekends of October 10th –13th, October 31st - November 3rd and November 7th - 10th .. PennDOT will be assisting with all detours.

Future lane closures are also slated to occur in 2009 within this same area and are expected to affect both Eastbound and Westbound directions on I-76. More information will be forthcoming as more specific details are released by the City of Philadelphia.

DETAILS:



Friday, November 7th – Sunday, November 9th

Streets Affected:              I-76 Westbound at University Avenue/Grays Ferry Avenue Interchange (Exit 346B)

When:                                  FROM:   8:00pm, Friday, November 7th

TO:          3:00pm, Sunday, November 9th

Friday, November 14th – Monday, November 16th

Streets Affected:              I-76 Westbound at University Avenue/Grays Ferry Avenue Interchange (Exit 346B)

When:                                  FROM:   8:00pm, Friday, November 14th

TO:         3:00pm, Sunday, November 16th

No lane closures will occur on I-76 for construction on the bridges during the following holidays: New Years, Easter weekend; Memorial Day weekend; Independence Day; Labor Day weekend; Thanksgiving weekend, and Christmas.

Please consult PENNDOT’s website at http://www.dot.state.pa.us/Internet/pdNews.nsf/TAPublic?OpenFrameset for additional information, including changes in the construction schedule.

Release Date: Friday, November 7th 2008