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Accident near PHI closes portion of I-95, creating significant backup

By FOX 29 Staff

Published November 15, 2024 6:27pm EST

Delaware County

FOX 29 Philadelphia

I-95 closed due to accident

An accident on southbound I-95 has closed a portion of the highway near the airport, creating significant backups.

DELAWARE COUNTY, Pa. - A portion of I-95 southbound was closed due to an accident Friday evening, as rush hour was unfolding.

The highway was closed between Exit 14, or Bartram Avenue, and Exit 9A and 9B, or Prospect Park Essington.

The backup on I-95 was significant, covering at least five miles past Philadelphia International Airport and the sports complex.

Pennsylvania State Police were able to get the highway back open by about 6:30 p.m.

There are no details regarding the nature of the accident.