Traffic Advisory UPDATE: I-95 South, Bridge Street Off-Ramp Remains Closed

Philadelphia Water Department sent this bulletin at 05/07/2019 03:31 PM EDT

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Traffic Advisory UPDATE: I-95 South, Bridge Street Off-Ramp Remains Closed Due to Water Main Break/Sewer Defect

The following update is in regard to the May 6 water main break and sewer defect that resulted in the closure of the Bridge Street exit on southbound Interstate 95.

  • The Philadelphia Water Department made repairs to the water main last night, and today continued to excavate to evaluate the extent of the compromise in the sewer.
  • Upon completion of our physical inspection, we found there is a large hole in the top of the sewer that needs to be repaired.
  • PWD is working with a contractor on the site now to have full access to the sewer so that City crews can make the necessary repairs as quickly as possible.
  • PWD will be working with PGW and any other utility that may have work to do in this location prior to beginning the back-filling and paving process.
  • Once all utilities are done working, PWD will utilize our contractor to make repairs to the road to reopen the Bridge Street Southbound exit on I-95. Until the ramp reopens, motorists should use the Aramingo Street exit as the alternate route.
  • Repairs are expected to take a minimum of at least one week.
  • Barring a change in this information, the next update will be shared on Sunday, May 12th.

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