Road closures are planned on a nearly five-mile stretch of Interstate 76 in Philadelphia and Lower Merion Township starting Monday night to allow for road paving and bridge repair projects, PennDOT said.
The work, part of a $41.3 million project that will include repairs to the highway, on- and off-ramps and more than 20 bridges, will continue in phases for two weeks.
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The first phase of the project begins Monday at 7 p.m. and continues until 5 p.m. Friday. The ramp from westbound I-76 to U.S. Route 1 (City Avenue) will be closed for concrete repair, milling and paving. A detour will be posted for access to City Avenue.
Another weeknight lane closure will be in effect from Monday to Friday, Nov. 7 between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. I-76 will be closed in both directions between Walnut Street and the Grays Ferry/University Avenue (Exit 346B).
The final phase of the project runs from 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, to 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10. A lane closure will be in effect westbound on I-76 between U.S. Route 1 North (Roosevelt Boulevard) and the Lincoln Drive/Kelly Drive interchanges.
PennDOT is advising motorists to plan for extra travel time in the work areas due to expected delays while restrictions are in place.