Streets & Roads
Traffic analysis shows I-95 collapse never created ‘carmageddon’ for drivers
An analysis by INRIX shows congestion was localized and has largely dissipated.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 years ago
Temporary lanes of I-95 in Philadelphia to reopen Friday, PennDOT says
The estimated cost for this project is an estimated $25 million to $30 million.
3 years ago
Will the I-95 temporary road hold up? Here are some other Philly places built atop foam glass
Made from recycled bottles, the backfill is in use all over the region, according to Aero Aggregates CEO Archie Filshill.
3 years ago
A jet dryer from NASCAR racing will help speed the I-95 opening
Pocono Raceway is answering the call to keep the highway reconstruction crews on schedule and let traffic flow this weekend.
3 years ago
SEPTA welcomes 21 new police officers to the force
The historically large class will help boost police ranks by more than 10 percent.
3 years ago
Temporary lanes of I-95 to reopen this weekend, Gov. Shapiro says
Damaged section of I-95 will reopen this weekend to six lanes of traffic, after Gov. Shapiro announced an accelerated timeline.
3 years ago
Spot dangerous debris while driving? Here’s what to do
A woman was killed in Philly last week after an object on the highway pierced her windshield.
3 years ago
‘No worse than we expected’: Veteran traffic reporter weighs impact of I-95 collapse
The incident continues to snarl nearby roadways. But a solution is on its way.
3 years ago
A 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.
3 years ago
City Council plans Roosevelt Boulevard Subway hearings following I-95 collapse
Spurred by the commuting troubles that followed the I-95 collapse, the move is a big step forward for the much-discussed transit line.
3 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.
3 years ago
Listen 1:04Following I-95 tanker truck fire near Delaware River, experts weigh in on environmental impacts
The risks of transporting hazardous materials along the Delaware River, in particular, remains a concern.
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