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First responders work to extinguish a vehicle fire, Sunday June 11, 2023, that caused an overpass on I-95 to collapse near the Cottman Avenue exit
Community

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.

3 years ago

Traffic barely moves in a neighborhood near an elevated section of Interstate 95
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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

Philadelphia sports mascots ride over the new patch connecting I-95. Governor Josh Shapiro and PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll officially reopened six lanes of traffic on I-95 after the deadly fire and collapse of the roadway on Friday, June 23, just 12 days prior
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Billy Penn

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

Cars driving on I-95
Community

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

Aerial view of the Vine Street Expressway on a sunny day.
Politics & Policy

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

An aerial view of I-95 repairs
Community
6abc

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

Workers arrange glass foam backfill made by Aero Aggregates in Delaware County to build up an overpass at Montgomery Avenue and 29th Street in Philadelphia
Community
Billy Penn

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

The NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, in July 2022
Community
Billy Penn

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

(6abc)
Community
6abc

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

Josh Shapiro speaking with construction workers
Urban Planning

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

Pile of pieces of broken asphalt pavement on the side of the road during repairs.
PlanPhilly
Community

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

Traffic barely moves in a neighborhood near an elevated section of Interstate 95
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘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

An empty, closed to traffic Interstate 95, is seen on Sunday June 11, 2023, after a vehicle fire caused an overpass on I-95 to collapse near Cottman Avenue. (Joseph Kaczmarek for WHYY)
Community
Billy Penn

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

Station-level interior rendering of the potential Rising Sun Station for the proposed Roosevelt Boulevard Subway line
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

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

Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium at the collapse site.
Community

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

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