
Streets & Roads
North Philly transit hub, shopping district slated for multimillion-dollar overhaul
Crews are expected to start this week on improving the intersection of Broad Street, Germantown Avenue, and Erie Avenue.
2 years ago
SEPTA hits pause button on $48M suburban park and ride
Officials with the borough of Conshohocken claim they were blindsided by the move and reject any alternatives proposed by SEPTA.
2 years ago
A new sinkhole opens up along the Mariner East pipeline in Chester County
The Pa. Public Utility Commission is investigating what they call “an earth feature” along the Mariner East’s path in Chester County.
2 years ago
DeKalb Pike reopened following sinkhole, repair delays due to high temperatures
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation worked alongside Pennsylvania American Water to fill the large sinkhole.
2 years ago
New funding hopes to spur more parklets in Philly, spot-greening the streets with oases of calm
The approval process for something as small as a sidewalk bench can be daunting.
2 years ago
Parts of East Dekalb Pike closed in King of Prussia, Pa. due to sinkhole
Officials say the sinkhole opened up on Monday between Henderson Road and Saulin Boulevard in Upper Merion Township.
2 years ago
Mt. Alverno Road Bridge reopens in Delco, reconnecting Aston and Middletown
More than 12% of state and local bridges in Delaware County remain in poor condition, twice the national average.
2 years ago
Officials open Business Recovery Center to help those impacted by I-95 collapse in Philadelphia
It will be located at the Philadelphia Fire Department Engine 38 training facility.
2 years ago
After an alarming number of traffic deaths, Delaware strengthens highway safety laws
The new laws include increased penalties for speeding and reckless driving, but lawmakers were unable to get a ban on open containers of alcohol approved.
2 years ago
New Jersey recycling plant supplied glass for temporary I-95 fix
Fill material for the I-95 emergency fix was made with recycled glass from Burlington County.
2 years ago
Driver lost control of tanker truck on off ramp before I-95 collapse, federal safety officials say
The driver exited I-95's northbound lanes at Cottman Ave. on a curved off-ramp that was posted with 25 mph speed limit and truck rollover warnings.
2 years ago
Traffic analysis shows I-95 collapse never created ‘carmageddon’ for drivers
An analysis by INRIX shows congestion was localized and has largely dissipated.
2 years ago
The I-95 reopening in Northeast Philly was over the top: ‘We can get sh*t done,’ says Gov. Shapiro
Fire trucks, sports mascots, union workers, TikTok influencers, and the U.S. president all participated in the ceremony.
2 years ago
I-95 reopens to traffic with temporary lanes 12 days after collapse, tanker fire
Six temporary lanes will carry traffic on Interstate 95 through the city's Tacony section.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania Senate votes to expand ban on using cell phones while driving
The Pa. state Senate wants to expand a ban on texting while driving and is advancing legislation that increases the penalties for motorists who are handling their cell phones.
2 years ago