Streets & Roads
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.
9 months 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.
9 months 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.
9 months ago
Traffic analysis shows I-95 collapse never created ‘carmageddon’ for drivers
An analysis by INRIX shows congestion was localized and has largely dissipated.
9 months 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.
9 months 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.
9 months 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.
9 months 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.
9 months 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.
9 months 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.
9 months ago
SEPTA welcomes 21 new police officers to the force
The historically large class will help boost police ranks by more than 10 percent.
9 months 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.
9 months 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.
9 months 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.
10 months 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.
10 months ago