
Infrastructure
Towamencin residents spoke for an hour of public comment, mostly urging the supervisors to respect the people’s vote.
2 years ago
Gov. Josh Shapiro on I-95, Ozempic, Studio 2 Trivia
We'll talk about medications like Ozempic and Wegovy being used off-label for rapid weight loss. And, an update on the I-95 accident, and Studio 2 Trivia.
Air Date: June 15, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01A step-by-step account of the plans for I-95 reconstruction in Philadelphia
There’s still no estimate of how long the highway rebuild might take, but there’s a big push to make it happen fast.
2 years ago
Civil engineers weigh in on I-95 repair process in Philadelphia
Engineers say temporary fixes of I-95 or military bridges are not viable options.
2 years ago
Officials present temporary fix to reopen damaged section of I-95
State Police to escort dump trucks carrying construction materials to ensure “not a single moment is wasted,” Gov. Shapiro announces.
2 years ago
Listen 1:04Trucks face some traffic congestion after I-95 bridge collapse, PhilaPort ‘running smoothly’
Dozens of tractor trailers were diverted from I-95 for the second day in a row, leaving drivers scrambling to find alternative routes in Northeast Philadelphia.
2 years ago
I-95 Collapse, ‘Albie’s Elevator’ Premiere
The latest on the I-95 bridge in Northeast Philadelphia that collapsed after a truck beneath it burst into flames. And, WHYY’s new kids’ program Albie’s Elevator now on TV-12!
Air Date: June 13, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:12The driver who died in the crash was identified by the Philadelphia medical examiner on Tuesday night as Nathan Moody, 53, according to the Associated Press.
2 years ago
Traffic backs up as commuters navigate I-95 detours: What to know as work begins at collapse site
Demolition at the site of the 95 collapse is happening around the clock.
2 years ago
Officials say there is no clear timeline on when I-95 could be rebuilt
A timeline on when I-95 could reopen in Philadelphia is pending design plans to rebuild the section destroyed by the collapse. Demolition of the southbound lanes is underway.
2 years ago
Boil water advisory ends for parts of West Philadelphia
Equipment failure led to a boil water advisory for parts of West Philadelphia between Sunday and Tuesday morning.
2 years ago
Officials say driver lost control of gas-filled tanker before fire collapsed I-95
The investigation is under way to determine why the tanker fire collapsed a section of I-95.
2 years ago
Everything we know about the I-95 collapse in Northeast Philly
This one could take a little while to fix.
2 years ago
Long commutes start after part of I-95 collapses in Philly from tanker truck fire
Pa. Transportation Secretary Michael Carroll said the I-95 segment carries roughly 160,000 vehicles per day and was likely the busiest interstate in Pa.
2 years ago
Philadelphia adds new amenities to make City Hall more accessible to all
The city’s ADA Unit was created in 2022 to accomplish as many low- or no-cost corrective actions as possible from the ADA Transition Plan.
2 years ago