
Streets & Roads
$71 million Delaware Memorial Bridge resurfacing project finished, all lanes to reopen this month
After two years of disruptions, drivers will soon be able to travel over the newly resurfaced twin spans more smoothly.
1 year ago
City announces relocation of unpopular 6th and Market curbside bus station
The city said the “volume and nature of complaints” left the temporary location “completely untenable.”
1 year ago
Listen 8:19I-95 traffic to shift to new travel lanes just 5 months after interstate collapse
The first half of the new bridge at the Cottman Avenue interchange will open Monday night.
1 year ago
It’ll be at least six months before the work, connected to a new CHOP tower, is completed and the lanes reopen, per PennDOT.
1 year ago
Gov. Phil Murphy vetoes N.J. Turnpike Authority budget, delaying planned toll increase
Murphy said he wants more information on why the 3% hike is needed.
1 year ago
Candidate for Pennsylvania appeals court in November election struck by car while placing yard signs
Maria Battista's campaign said she was released Monday after being treated for minor injuries, including a hairline fracture of her collarbone.
1 year ago
3rd victim dies after fiery crash on Northeast Extension of Pa. Turnpike in Montgomery County
Police say a tanker truck carrying jet fuel was unable to stop in time and slammed into two vehicles, causing a large fire.
1 year ago
Philly sees drop in deadly crashes due to road diet and other measures, new report says
Efforts have targeted the "High Injury Network," which includes the 12% of city streets with 80% of all traffic deaths and serious injuries in Philly.
1 year ago
Philly considering more red light cameras at dangerous intersections
The goal is to make streets safer, but the cameras are also generating millions annually in fines.
1 year ago
Stars cleaning stars on Philly’s Walk of Fame
City life can tarnish even the brightest star. Some of Philly’s music celebrities came to South Broad Street to keep their legacies bright.
1 year ago
Large water main break floods portion of Roosevelt Blvd. in Northeast Philadelphia
The break was reported around noon Thursday between Woodhaven and Comly roads.
1 year ago
Pennsylvania could go after lottery winnings, tax returns of Turnpike toll scofflaws
The bill would would allot the money as long as it was not first subject to other claims such as unpaid state taxes, child support, or court-ordered restitution for crimes.
1 year ago
Philly’s Lincoln Drive is the latest city roadway to receive traffic calming measures
The work is part of a pilot program launched by PennDOT to address speeding on state highways.
1 year ago
All students injured in New York bus crash are expected to recover, superintendent says
Two adults died and other passengers were seriously injured. It wasn't immediately clear Sunday how many passengers remained hospitalized.
2 years ago
Bus carrying high school students to band camp veers off highway, killing 1 and hurting dozens
State police say the wreck happened Thursday on Interstate 84 in the town of Wawayanda. That's about 45 miles northwest of New York City.
2 years ago