Route 1 ramp closure: Construction to begin Friday after crash causes structural damage near I-76

PHILADELPHIA - This past week has been filled with delays for holiday travelers and commuters in Philadelphia after a busy ramp was completely shut down days ago.

The U.S. 1 South (Roosevelt Expressway) ramp to westbound Interstate 76 and City Avenue has been closed since Tuesday after a large vehicle hit the bridge, causing structural damage to the ramp.

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PennDOT officials announced that bridge construction is planned for Friday and Saturday to repair and reopen the ramp.

The right lane on I-76 West between City Avenue and Lincoln Drive will be closed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, and 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday to repair the overhead bridge.

Officials say the ramp is expected to reopen Saturday evening.

Drivers are being asked to use an alternate route during construction: eastbound I-76, exit at Montgomery Drive (Exit 341), and take the ramp to westbound I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway).