Traffic Woes Ahead as Columbus Boulevard Ramp Closes Due to Major Construction Project
A major commute disruption is on the horizon for Philadelphia drivers, as the ramp connecting Columbus Boulevard to Interstate 95 near Penn's Landing will be shut down this Thursday. The closure, set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., is part of the ongoing capping project for I-95 between Chestnut and Walnut streets.
For those trying to navigate I-95 North, expect detours - head north on Columbus Boulevard and take the ramp at Summer Street instead. To get onto I-676 East or West, drivers must make a few extra turns: turn left onto Callowhill Street, then Sixth Street, followed by Eighth Street to access the interstate ramps.
Travelers are advised to brace for delays and factor in some extra time when heading into the area. You can check on traffic updates through 5-1-1, the 511 website, or social media.
This major construction project, which will cost a whopping $329 million, aims to build a public park and pedestrian pathway over I-95 by 2029. The new space is set to feature a natural playground, cafe, amphitheater, and Blue Cross RiverRink. But for now, crews are working tirelessly to lay the steel beams that will support the cap.
The project's timeline has been marred by repeated detours and delays, with last week seeing a section of I-95 closed overnight between Exits 20 and 22 from Monday to Friday.
A major commute disruption is on the horizon for Philadelphia drivers, as the ramp connecting Columbus Boulevard to Interstate 95 near Penn's Landing will be shut down this Thursday. The closure, set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., is part of the ongoing capping project for I-95 between Chestnut and Walnut streets.
For those trying to navigate I-95 North, expect detours - head north on Columbus Boulevard and take the ramp at Summer Street instead. To get onto I-676 East or West, drivers must make a few extra turns: turn left onto Callowhill Street, then Sixth Street, followed by Eighth Street to access the interstate ramps.
Travelers are advised to brace for delays and factor in some extra time when heading into the area. You can check on traffic updates through 5-1-1, the 511 website, or social media.
This major construction project, which will cost a whopping $329 million, aims to build a public park and pedestrian pathway over I-95 by 2029. The new space is set to feature a natural playground, cafe, amphitheater, and Blue Cross RiverRink. But for now, crews are working tirelessly to lay the steel beams that will support the cap.
The project's timeline has been marred by repeated detours and delays, with last week seeing a section of I-95 closed overnight between Exits 20 and 22 from Monday to Friday.
! It's gonna be such a nightmare for people trying to get into town or heading out of the city. I swear, that construction project is taking forever and it's always causing delays. They should at least give us some heads up on when the detours are gonna happen instead of just telling us last minute 
. And $329 million? That's a lot of cash for a park and some playgrounds... maybe they could've done something with that money to actually help traffic in Philly already 
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this is gonna be a mess lol, all that extra turnin is gonna get old so quick... interesting how much $$$ they're spendin on a new park tho 
! that public park and pedestrian pathway over I-95 is gonna be a game changer for philly, imagine being able to stroll over the highway with your fam or friends... it's all about finding silver linings, right? 
. I know they're trying to build this amazing park over I-95 but geez, can't we just have smooth commutes for once? 
I mean, who thought it was a good idea to close the Columbus Boulevard ramp on Thursdays anyway? 
It's gonna be a nightmare for all of us. Can we just get some extra lanes or something? 
Anyway, at least they're trying to build something nice... that natural playground and cafe sound pretty cool 
traffic woes are gonna be SO bad this thursday!!! 
️ the ramp on columbus blvd is closin & it's gonna cause a MAJOR headache for ppl tryna get to work or run errands. i mean, who doesnt hate dealin w/ construction, rite?! 
the detour routes are all like 10 mins longer, so be prepared 2 spend some extra time in traffic. 
on the bright side tho, it's all for a good cause... a new public park & pedestrian pathway! 
can't wait 2 c the finished product, but for now, lets just take a deep breath & enjoy the drive (if we're lucky w/ minimal delays) 
And what's with all these detours? Can't we just have one straight road for once? 
... it sounds like a really cool space for a public park and cafe 
But seriously, can't they just stick to the original timeline? 
anyway, i'm just hoping they get this done by 2029 and we don't have to deal with all these detours 
gotta love how the city says "travelers are advised"... sounds like they're not even trying 
I'm trying to get to school on time every morning and this is gonna be a nightmare. Ramp closure near Penn's Landing means I'll have to take detours and extra turns... it's already so stressful just thinking about it. Can't they finish the construction project faster? The park sounds cool though, especially with that Blue Cross RiverRink 
. I mean, who doesn't love a good public space with an amphitheater and a cafe? It's about time Philly got some quality green spots. Fingers crossed this construction thing gets back on track and we don't have to deal with too much more detour-ing