In a Sunday morning incident, Interstate 95 in northeast Philadelphia has been shut down in both directions due to a devastating bridge collapse believed to have been triggered by a tanker truck fire. The incident occurred on the northbound lanes of the interstate, resulting in the collapse of the bridge. The fire, which broke out at approximately 6:30 a.m., also caused significant damage to the southbound bridge.
City officials have announced that the extent of the damage to the bridge is severe, and repairs are expected to take several weeks. As a result, the closure of this major highway artery will continue for an extended period, causing significant disruption to traffic in the area.
“I-95 will be impacted for a long time, for a long time,” said Philadelphia managing director Tumar Alexander in an interview with The Philadelphia Inquirer.
All lanes of I-95 are closed in both directions between Woodhaven and Aramingo exits.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation suggests these detours:
Heading northbound:
- Take I-676 West to I-76 West
- Take Exit 304B for U.S. 1/ Roosevelt Boulevard north
- Go to Woodhaven Road/Route 63 exit and head east, which will take you to I-95 north of the collapse.
Heading southbound:
- Take Exit I-95 onto state Route 63/Woodhaven to U.S. 1/Roosevelt Blvd. south
- Get on I-76 East, to 676 East and then merge onto I-95 southbound
Drivers can follow PennDOT on Facebook for further details.
