Philadelphia traffic: I-95 closures could snarl traffic Wednesday afternoon
A sign for Interstate 95 (I-95) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, on Thursday, June 15, 2023. A section of the highway, the longest north-south interstate on the East Coast, collapsed during a tanker-truck fire on Sunday. Photographer: Hannah Beier/
PHILADELPHIA - Two waves of midday lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia could slow traffic for motorists on Wednesday.
The northbound side of the highway will briefly close around 1 p.m. from Academy Road to Essington Avenue.
The southbound side will close in the same area starting around 4 p.m.
The closures coincide with several events happening in the city Wednesday, including a visit from Vice President Kamala Harris.
Fans heading to the Philadelphia Phillies 1 p.m game against the Toronto Blue Jays will likely avoid the first highway closure.
The southbound shutdown, however, could stunt traffic for those leaving the game.
Motorists are encouraged to avoid I-95 during these brief closures, or to plan ahead for traffic delays.