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Traffic Restriction In Philadelphia July 23-29
Vehicles weighing over 5 tons will
be prohibited from traveling on Interstate 95 through Philadelphia during next
month’s Democratic National Convention.
This includes all commercial vehicles, motor homes and recreational
trailers operated for personal use and weighing more than five tons.
The restriction begins Saturday,
July 23 at noon and ends Friday, July 29. Vehicles weighing over 5 tons will
not be able to travel I-95 between Exit 13 (Interstate 76 West/Route 291/Valley
Forge) and Exit 22 (Interstate 676).Drivers of vehicles weighing over 5
tons are advised to travel on interstate highways outside
the Philadelphia region, if possible, during the week of the
convention to avoid being diverted off I-95.”The following are the posted detours
that drivers of vehicles over five tons will be directed to follow to return to
I-95 once they exit the interstate:- From I-95 north: Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) east, to 26th Street,
to Interstate 76 west, to Interstate 676 east; and - From I-95 south: I-676 west, to I-76 east, to 26th Street,
to Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) west.
In addition, the northbound and
southbound entrance ramps to I-95 between Exit 13 and Exit 22 in Philadelphia will
be closed to commercial vehicles over five tons. Commercial vehicles will be
directed to use arterial roads to reach either I-95 north or south beyond Exit
13 or Exit 22.All interstate highways and
expressways in the Philadelphia region will remain open to passenger
vehicles throughout the convention. Commuters are advised to allow additional
time for travel on I-76, I-676 and Route 291 during this time because these
highways will experience heavier traffic volumes due to vehicles weighing over
5 tons being diverted off I-95. Citizens should consider using public
transportation for travel into and out of Center City.The I-95 exit ramps at Broad Street
(Route 611/Exit 17) in south Philadelphia also will be closed during
convention week.The I-95 north exit ramp at Broad
Street (Route 611/Exit 17) will be closed from Friday, July
22 at 10 p.m. until midday Friday, July 29.Commercial
trucks weighing over 5 tons will be prohibited from traveling on
Interstate 95 through Philadelphia during next month’s Democratic
National Convention.The restriction begins Saturday, July 23 at noon and ends Friday,
July 29. Trucks weighing more than 5 tons will not be able to travel
I-95 between Exit 13 (Interstate 76 West/Route 291/Valley Forge) and
Exit 22 (Interstate 676).“PennDOT and regional transportation partners will utilize a
combination of electronic message boards and stationary signs to guide
commercial truck drivers along alternate routes during this temporary
restriction,” said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards.“We urge commercial drivers, if possible, to travel on interstate
highways outside the Philadelphia region during the week of the
convention to avoid being diverted off I-95.”Among the types of commercial vehicles to be restricted from
traveling on this part of I-95 during the convention are delivery
trucks, utility vehicles, parcel trucks, small dump trucks, buses,
flatbed and stake trucks, refrigerated and box trucks, large delivery
trucks, refuse trucks, cement mixers, buses, and all tractor trailer
combinations including double trailers.Commercial
trucks weighing over 5 tons will be prohibited from traveling on
Interstate 95 through Philadelphia during next month’s Democratic
National Convention.The restriction begins Saturday, July 23 at noon and ends Friday,
July 29. Trucks weighing more than 5 tons will not be able to travel
I-95 between Exit 13 (Interstate 76 West/Route 291/Valley Forge) and
Exit 22 (Interstate 676).“PennDOT and regional transportation partners will utilize a
combination of electronic message boards and stationary signs to guide
commercial truck drivers along alternate routes during this temporary
restriction,” said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards.“We urge commercial drivers, if possible, to travel on interstate
highways outside the Philadelphia region during the week of the
convention to avoid being diverted off I-95.”Among the types of commercial vehicles to be restricted from
traveling on this part of I-95 during the convention are delivery
trucks, utility vehicles, parcel trucks, small dump trucks, buses,
flatbed and stake trucks, refrigerated and box trucks, large delivery
trucks, refuse trucks, cement mixers, buses, and all tractor trailer
combinations including double trailers.
In addition, motor homes and recreational trailers operated for
personal use and weighing more than five tons will also be restricted
from traveling on this section of I-95.The following are the posted detours that drivers of vehicles over
five tons will be directed to follow to return to I-95 once they exit
the interstate:- From I-95 north: Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) east, to 26th Street, to Interstate 76 west, to Interstate 676 east; and
- From I-95 south: I-676 west, to I-76 east, to 26th Street, to Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) west.
In addition, the northbound and southbound entrance ramps to I-95
between Exit 13 and Exit 22 in Philadelphia will be closed to commercial
vehicles over five tons. Commercial vehicles will be directed to use
arterial roads to reach either I-95 north or south beyond Exit 13 or
Exit 22.Richards said all interstate highways and expressways in
the Philadelphia region will remain open to passenger vehicles
throughout the convention. She advised commuters to allow additional
time for travel on I-76, I-676 and Route 291 during this time because
these highways will experience heavier traffic volumes due to commercial
vehicles being diverted off I-95. Citizens should consider using public
transportation for travel into and out of Center City.The I-95 exit ramps at Broad Street (Route 611/Exit 17) in south Philadelphia also will be closed during convention week.
The I-95 north exit ramp at Broad Street (Route 611/Exit 17) will be
closed from Friday, July 22 at 10 p.m. until midday Friday, July 29.Commercial
trucks weighing over 5 tons will be prohibited from traveling on
Interstate 95 through Philadelphia during next month’s Democratic
National Convention.The restriction begins Saturday, July 23 at noon and ends Friday,
July 29. Trucks weighing more than 5 tons will not be able to travel
I-95 between Exit 13 (Interstate 76 West/Route 291/Valley Forge) and
Exit 22 (Interstate 676).“PennDOT and regional transportation partners will utilize a
combination of electronic message boards and stationary signs to guide
commercial truck drivers along alternate routes during this temporary
restriction,” said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards.“We urge commercial drivers, if possible, to travel on interstate
highways outside the Philadelphia region during the week of the
convention to avoid being diverted off I-95.”Among the types of commercial vehicles to be restricted from
traveling on this part of I-95 during the convention are delivery
trucks, utility vehicles, parcel trucks, small dump trucks, buses,
flatbed and stake trucks, refrigerated and box trucks, large delivery
trucks, refuse trucks, cement mixers, buses, and all tractor trailer
combinations including double trailers.
In addition, motor homes and recreational trailers operated for
personal use and weighing more than five tons will also be restricted
from traveling on this section of I-95.The following are the posted detours that drivers of vehicles over
five tons will be directed to follow to return to I-95 once they exit
the interstate:- From I-95 north: Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) east, to 26th Street, to Interstate 76 west, to Interstate 676 east; and
- From I-95 south: I-676 west, to I-76 east, to 26th Street, to Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) west.
In addition, the northbound and southbound entrance ramps to I-95
between Exit 13 and Exit 22 in Philadelphia will be closed to commercial
vehicles over five tons. Commercial vehicles will be directed to use
arterial roads to reach either I-95 north or south beyond Exit 13 or
Exit 22.Richards said all interstate highways and expressways in
the Philadelphia region will remain open to passenger vehicles
throughout the convention. She advised commuters to allow additional
time for travel on I-76, I-676 and Route 291 during this time because
these highways will experience heavier traffic volumes due to commercial
vehicles being diverted off I-95. Citizens should consider using public
transportation for travel into and out of Center City.The I-95 exit ramps at Broad Street (Route 611/Exit 17) in south Philadelphia also will be closed during convention week.
The I-95 north exit ramp at Broad Street (Route 611/Exit 17) will be
closed from Friday, July 22 at 10 p.m. until midday Friday, July 29.Commercial
trucks weighing over 5 tons will be prohibited from traveling on
Interstate 95 through Philadelphia during next month’s Democratic
National Convention.The restriction begins Saturday, July 23 at noon and ends Friday,
July 29. Trucks weighing more than 5 tons will not be able to travel
I-95 between Exit 13 (Interstate 76 West/Route 291/Valley Forge) and
Exit 22 (Interstate 676).“PennDOT and regional transportation partners will utilize a
combination of electronic message boards and stationary signs to guide
commercial truck drivers along alternate routes during this temporary
restriction,” said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards.“We urge commercial drivers, if possible, to travel on interstate
highways outside the Philadelphia region during the week of the
convention to avoid being diverted off I-95.”Among the types of commercial vehicles to be restricted from
traveling on this part of I-95 during the convention are delivery
trucks, utility vehicles, parcel trucks, small dump trucks, buses,
flatbed and stake trucks, refrigerated and box trucks, large delivery
trucks, refuse trucks, cement mixers, buses, and all tractor trailer
combinations including double trailers.
In addition, motor homes and recreational trailers operated for
personal use and weighing more than five tons will also be restricted
from traveling on this section of I-95.The following are the posted detours that drivers of vehicles over
five tons will be directed to follow to return to I-95 once they exit
the interstate:- From I-95 north: Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) east, to 26th Street, to Interstate 76 west, to Interstate 676 east; and
- From I-95 south: I-676 west, to I-76 east, to 26th Street, to Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) west.
In addition, the northbound and southbound entrance ramps to I-95
between Exit 13 and Exit 22 in Philadelphia will be closed to commercial
vehicles over five tons. Commercial vehicles will be directed to use
arterial roads to reach either I-95 north or south beyond Exit 13 or
Exit 22.Richards said all interstate highways and expressways in
the Philadelphia region will remain open to passenger vehicles
throughout the convention. She advised commuters to allow additional
time for travel on I-76, I-676 and Route 291 during this time because
these highways will experience heavier traffic volumes due to commercial
vehicles being diverted off I-95. Citizens should consider using public
transportation for travel into and out of Center City.The I-95 exit ramps at Broad Street (Route 611/Exit 17) in south Philadelphia also will be closed during convention week.
The I-95 north exit ramp at Broad Street (Route 611/Exit 17) will be
closed from Friday, July 22 at 10 p.m. until midday Friday, July 29.Commercial
trucks weighing over 5 tons will be prohibited from traveling on
Interstate 95 through Philadelphia during next month’s Democratic
National Convention.The restriction begins Saturday, July 23 at noon and ends Friday,
July 29. Trucks weighing more than 5 tons will not be able to travel
I-95 between Exit 13 (Interstate 76 West/Route 291/Valley Forge) and
Exit 22 (Interstate 676).“PennDOT and regional transportation partners will utilize a
combination of electronic message boards and stationary signs to guide
commercial truck drivers along alternate routes during this temporary
restriction,” said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards.“We urge commercial drivers, if possible, to travel on interstate
highways outside the Philadelphia region during the week of the
convention to avoid being diverted off I-95.”Among the types of commercial vehicles to be restricted from
traveling on this part of I-95 during the convention are delivery
trucks, utility vehicles, parcel trucks, small dump trucks, buses,
flatbed and stake trucks, refrigerated and box trucks, large delivery
trucks, refuse trucks, cement mixers, buses, and all tractor trailer
combinations including double trailers.
In addition, motor homes and recreational trailers operated for
personal use and weighing more than five tons will also be restricted
from traveling on this section of I-95.The following are the posted detours that drivers of vehicles over
five tons will be directed to follow to return to I-95 once they exit
the interstate:- From I-95 north: Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) east, to 26th Street, to Interstate 76 west, to Interstate 676 east; and
- From I-95 south: I-676 west, to I-76 east, to 26th Street, to Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) west.
In addition, the northbound and southbound entrance ramps to I-95
between Exit 13 and Exit 22 in Philadelphia will be closed to commercial
vehicles over five tons. Commercial vehicles will be directed to use
arterial roads to reach either I-95 north or south beyond Exit 13 or
Exit 22.Richards said all interstate highways and expressways in
the Philadelphia region will remain open to passenger vehicles
throughout the convention. She advised commuters to allow additional
time for travel on I-76, I-676 and Route 291 during this time because
these highways will experience heavier traffic volumes due to commercial
vehicles being diverted off I-95. Citizens should consider using public
transportation for travel into and out of Center City.The I-95 exit ramps at Broad Street (Route 611/Exit 17) in south Philadelphia also will be closed during convention week.
The I-95 north exit ramp at Broad Street (Route 611/Exit 17) will be
closed from Friday, July 22 at 10 p.m. until midday Friday, July 29.Commercial
trucks weighing over 5 tons will be prohibited from traveling on
Interstate 95 through Philadelphia during next month’s Democratic
National Convention.The restriction begins Saturday, July 23 at noon and ends Friday,
July 29. Trucks weighing more than 5 tons will not be able to travel
I-95 between Exit 13 (Interstate 76 West/Route 291/Valley Forge) and
Exit 22 (Interstate 676).“PennDOT and regional transportation partners will utilize a
combination of electronic message boards and stationary signs to guide
commercial truck drivers along alternate routes during this temporary
restriction,” said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards.“We urge commercial drivers, if possible, to travel on interstate
highways outside the Philadelphia region during the week of the
convention to avoid being diverted off I-95.”Among the types of commercial vehicles to be restricted from
traveling on this part of I-95 during the convention are delivery
trucks, utility vehicles, parcel trucks, small dump trucks, buses,
flatbed and stake trucks, refrigerated and box trucks, large delivery
trucks, refuse trucks, cement mixers, buses, and all tractor trailer
combinations including double trailers.
In addition, motor homes and recreational trailers operated for
personal use and weighing more than five tons will also be restricted
from traveling on this section of I-95.The following are the posted detours that drivers of vehicles over
five tons will be directed to follow to return to I-95 once they exit
the interstate:- From I-95 north: Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) east, to 26th Street, to Interstate 76 west, to Interstate 676 east; and
- From I-95 south: I-676 west, to I-76 east, to 26th Street, to Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) west.
In addition, the northbound and southbound entrance ramps to I-95
between Exit 13 and Exit 22 in Philadelphia will be closed to commercial
vehicles over five tons. Commercial vehicles will be directed to use
arterial roads to reach either I-95 north or south beyond Exit 13 or
Exit 22.Richards said all interstate highways and expressways in
the Philadelphia region will remain open to passenger vehicles
throughout the convention. She advised commuters to allow additional
time for travel on I-76, I-676 and Route 291 during this time because
these highways will experience heavier traffic volumes due to commercial
vehicles being diverted off I-95. Citizens should consider using public
transportation for travel into and out of Center City.The I-95 exit ramps at Broad Street (Route 611/Exit 17) in south Philadelphia also will be closed during convention week.
The I-95 north exit ramp at Broad Street (Route 611/Exit 17) will be
closed from Friday, July 22 at 10 p.m. until midday Friday, July 29.Commercial
trucks weighing over 5 tons will be prohibited from traveling on
Interstate 95 through Philadelphia during next month’s Democratic
National Convention.The restriction begins Saturday, July 23 at noon and ends Friday,
July 29. Trucks weighing more than 5 tons will not be able to travel
I-95 between Exit 13 (Interstate 76 West/Route 291/Valley Forge) and
Exit 22 (Interstate 676).“PennDOT and regional transportation partners will utilize a
combination of electronic message boards and stationary signs to guide
commercial truck drivers along alternate routes during this temporary
restriction,” said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards.“We urge commercial drivers, if possible, to travel on interstate
highways outside the Philadelphia region during the week of the
convention to avoid being diverted off I-95.”Among the types of commercial vehicles to be restricted from
traveling on this part of I-95 during the convention are delivery
trucks, utility vehicles, parcel trucks, small dump trucks, buses,
flatbed and stake trucks, refrigerated and box trucks, large delivery
trucks, refuse trucks, cement mixers, buses, and all tractor trailer
combinations including double trailers.
In addition, motor homes and recreational trailers operated for
personal use and weighing more than five tons will also be restricted
from traveling on this section of I-95.The following are the posted detours that drivers of vehicles over
five tons will be directed to follow to return to I-95 once they exit
the interstate:- From I-95 north: Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) east, to 26th Street, to Interstate 76 west, to Interstate 676 east; and
- From I-95 south: I-676 west, to I-76 east, to 26th Street, to Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) west.
In addition, the northbound and southbound entrance ramps to I-95
between Exit 13 and Exit 22 in Philadelphia will be closed to commercial
vehicles over five tons. Commercial vehicles will be directed to use
arterial roads to reach either I-95 north or south beyond Exit 13 or
Exit 22.Richards said all interstate highways and expressways in
the Philadelphia region will remain open to passenger vehicles
throughout the convention. She advised commuters to allow additional
time for travel on I-76, I-676 and Route 291 during this time because
these highways will experience heavier traffic volumes due to commercial
vehicles being diverted off I-95. Citizens should consider using public
transportation for travel into and out of Center City.The I-95 exit ramps at Broad Street (Route 611/Exit 17) in south Philadelphia also will be closed during convention week.
The I-95 north exit ramp at Broad Street (Route 611/Exit 17) will be
closed from Friday, July 22 at 10 p.m. until midday Friday, July 29.Commercial
trucks weighing over 5 tons will be prohibited from traveling on
Interstate 95 through Philadelphia during next month’s Democratic
National Convention.The restriction begins Saturday, July 23 at noon and ends Friday,
July 29. Trucks weighing more than 5 tons will not be able to travel
I-95 between Exit 13 (Interstate 76 West/Route 291/Valley Forge) and
Exit 22 (Interstate 676).“PennDOT and regional transportation partners will utilize a
combination of electronic message boards and stationary signs to guide
commercial truck drivers along alternate routes during this temporary
restriction,” said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards.“We urge commercial drivers, if possible, to travel on interstate
highways outside the Philadelphia region during the week of the
convention to avoid being diverted off I-95.”Among the types of commercial vehicles to be restricted from
traveling on this part of I-95 during the convention are delivery
trucks, utility vehicles, parcel trucks, small dump trucks, buses,
flatbed and stake trucks, refrigerated and box trucks, large delivery
trucks, refuse trucks, cement mixers, buses, and all tractor trailer
combinations including double trailers.
In addition, motor homes and recreational trailers operated for
personal use and weighing more than five tons will also be restricted
from traveling on this section of I-95.The following are the posted detours that drivers of vehicles over
five tons will be directed to follow to return to I-95 once they exit
the interstate:- From I-95 north: Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) east, to 26th Street, to Interstate 76 west, to Interstate 676 east; and
- From I-95 south: I-676 west, to I-76 east, to 26th Street, to Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) west.
In addition, the northbound and southbound entrance ramps to I-95
between Exit 13 and Exit 22 in Philadelphia will be closed to commercial
vehicles over five tons. Commercial vehicles will be directed to use
arterial roads to reach either I-95 north or south beyond Exit 13 or
Exit 22.Richards said all interstate highways and expressways in
the Philadelphia region will remain open to passenger vehicles
throughout the convention. She advised commuters to allow additional
time for travel on I-76, I-676 and Route 291 during this time because
these highways will experience heavier traffic volumes due to commercial
vehicles being diverted off I-95. Citizens should consider using public
transportation for travel into and out of Center City.The I-95 exit ramps at Broad Street (Route 611/Exit 17) in south Philadelphia also will be closed during convention week.
The I-95 north exit ramp at Broad Street (Route 611/Exit 17) will be
closed from Friday, July 22 at 10 p.m. until midday Friday, July 29.Commercial
trucks weighing over 5 tons will be prohibited from traveling on
Interstate 95 through Philadelphia during next month’s Democratic
National Convention.The restriction begins Saturday, July 23 at noon and ends Friday,
July 29. Trucks weighing more than 5 tons will not be able to travel
I-95 between Exit 13 (Interstate 76 West/Route 291/Valley Forge) and
Exit 22 (Interstate 676).“PennDOT and regional transportation partners will utilize a
combination of electronic message boards and stationary signs to guide
commercial truck drivers along alternate routes during this temporary
restriction,” said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards.“We urge commercial drivers, if possible, to travel on interstate
highways outside the Philadelphia region during the week of the
convention to avoid being diverted off I-95.”Among the types of commercial vehicles to be restricted from
traveling on this part of I-95 during the convention are delivery
trucks, utility vehicles, parcel trucks, small dump trucks, buses,
flatbed and stake trucks, refrigerated and box trucks, large delivery
trucks, refuse trucks, cement mixers, buses, and all tractor trailer
combinations including double trailers.
In addition, motor homes and recreational trailers operated for
personal use and weighing more than five tons will also be restricted
from traveling on this section of I-95.The following are the posted detours that drivers of vehicles over
five tons will be directed to follow to return to I-95 once they exit
the interstate:- From I-95 north: Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) east, to 26th Street, to Interstate 76 west, to Interstate 676 east; and
- From I-95 south: I-676 west, to I-76 east, to 26th Street, to Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) west.
In addition, the northbound and southbound entrance ramps to I-95
between Exit 13 and Exit 22 in Philadelphia will be closed to commercial
vehicles over five tons. Commercial vehicles will be directed to use
arterial roads to reach either I-95 north or south beyond Exit 13 or
Exit 22.Richards said all interstate highways and expressways in
the Philadelphia region will remain open to passenger vehicles
throughout the convention. She advised commuters to allow additional
time for travel on I-76, I-676 and Route 291 during this time because
these highways will experience heavier traffic volumes due to commercial
vehicles being diverted off I-95. Citizens should consider using public
transportation for travel into and out of Center City.The I-95 exit ramps at Broad Street (Route 611/Exit 17) in south Philadelphia also will be closed during convention week.
The I-95 north exit ramp at Broad Street (Route 611/Exit 17) will be
closed from Friday, July 22 at 10 p.m. until midday Friday, July 29.Commercial
trucks weighing over 5 tons will be prohibited from traveling on
Interstate 95 through Philadelphia during next month’s Democratic
National Convention.The restriction begins Saturday, July 23 at noon and ends Friday,
July 29. Trucks weighing more than 5 tons will not be able to travel
I-95 between Exit 13 (Interstate 76 West/Route 291/Valley Forge) and
Exit 22 (Interstate 676).“PennDOT and regional transportation partners will utilize a
combination of electronic message boards and stationary signs to guide
commercial truck drivers along alternate routes during this temporary
restriction,” said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards.“We urge commercial drivers, if possible, to travel on interstate
highways outside the Philadelphia region during the week of the
convention to avoid being diverted off I-95.”Among the types of commercial vehicles to be restricted from
traveling on this part of I-95 during the convention are delivery
trucks, utility vehicles, parcel trucks, small dump trucks, buses,
flatbed and stake trucks, refrigerated and box trucks, large delivery
trucks, refuse trucks, cement mixers, buses, and all tractor trailer
combinations including double trailers.
In addition, motor homes and recreational trailers operated for
personal use and weighing more than five tons will also be restricted
from traveling on this section of I-95.The following are the posted detours that drivers of vehicles over
five tons will be directed to follow to return to I-95 once they exit
the interstate:- From I-95 north: Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) east, to 26th Street, to Interstate 76 west, to Interstate 676 east; and
- From I-95 south: I-676 west, to I-76 east, to 26th Street, to Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) west.
In addition, the northbound and southbound entrance ramps to I-95
between Exit 13 and Exit 22 in Philadelphia will be closed to commercial
vehicles over five tons. Commercial vehicles will be directed to use
arterial roads to reach either I-95 north or south beyond Exit 13 or
Exit 22.Richards said all interstate highways and expressways in
the Philadelphia region will remain open to passenger vehicles
throughout the convention. She advised commuters to allow additional
time for travel on I-76, I-676 and Route 291 during this time because
these highways will experience heavier traffic volumes due to commercial
vehicles being diverted off I-95. Citizens should consider using public
transportation for travel into and out of Center City.The I-95 exit ramps at Broad Street (Route 611/Exit 17) in south Philadelphia also will be closed during convention week.
The I-95 north exit ramp at Broad Street (Route 611/Exit 17) will be
closed from Friday, July 22 at 10 p.m. until midday Friday, July 29.Commercial
trucks weighing over 5 tons will be prohibited from traveling on
Interstate 95 through Philadelphia during next month’s Democratic
National Convention.The restriction begins Saturday, July 23 at noon and ends Friday,
July 29. Trucks weighing more than 5 tons will not be able to travel
I-95 between Exit 13 (Interstate 76 West/Route 291/Valley Forge) and
Exit 22 (Interstate 676).“PennDOT and regional transportation partners will utilize a
combination of electronic message boards and stationary signs to guide
commercial truck drivers along alternate routes during this temporary
restriction,” said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards.“We urge commercial drivers, if possible, to travel on interstate
highways outside the Philadelphia region during the week of the
convention to avoid being diverted off I-95.”Among the types of commercial vehicles to be restricted from
traveling on this part of I-95 during the convention are delivery
trucks, utility vehicles, parcel trucks, small dump trucks, buses,
flatbed and stake trucks, refrigerated and box trucks, large delivery
trucks, refuse trucks, cement mixers, buses, and all tractor trailer
combinations including double trailers.
In addition, motor homes and recreational trailers operated for
personal use and weighing more than five tons will also be restricted
from traveling on this section of I-95.The following are the posted detours that drivers of vehicles over
five tons will be directed to follow to return to I-95 once they exit
the interstate:- From I-95 north: Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) east, to 26th Street, to Interstate 76 west, to Interstate 676 east; and
- From I-95 south: I-676 west, to I-76 east, to 26th Street, to Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) west.
In addition, the northbound and southbound entrance ramps to I-95
between Exit 13 and Exit 22 in Philadelphia will be closed to commercial
vehicles over five tons. Commercial vehicles will be directed to use
arterial roads to reach either I-95 north or south beyond Exit 13 or
Exit 22.Richards said all interstate highways and expressways in
the Philadelphia region will remain open to passenger vehicles
throughout the convention. She advised commuters to allow additional
time for travel on I-76, I-676 and Route 291 during this time because
these highways will experience heavier traffic volumes due to commercial
vehicles being diverted off I-95. Citizens should consider using public
transportation for travel into and out of Center City.The I-95 exit ramps at Broad Street (Route 611/Exit 17) in south Philadelphia also will be closed during convention week.
The I-95 north exit ramp at Broad Street (Route 611/Exit 17) will be
closed from Friday, July 22 at 10 p.m. until midday Friday, July 29.Commercial
trucks weighing over 5 tons will be prohibited from traveling on
Interstate 95 through Philadelphia during next month’s Democratic
National Convention.The restriction begins Saturday, July 23 at noon and ends Friday,
July 29. Trucks weighing more than 5 tons will not be able to travel
I-95 between Exit 13 (Interstate 76 West/Route 291/Valley Forge) and
Exit 22 (Interstate 676).“PennDOT and regional transportation partners will utilize a
combination of electronic message boards and stationary signs to guide
commercial truck drivers along alternate routes during this temporary
restriction,” said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards.“We urge commercial drivers, if possible, to travel on interstate
highways outside the Philadelphia region during the week of the
convention to avoid being diverted off I-95.”Among the types of commercial vehicles to be restricted from
traveling on this part of I-95 during the convention are delivery
trucks, utility vehicles, parcel trucks, small dump trucks, buses,
flatbed and stake trucks, refrigerated and box trucks, large delivery
trucks, refuse trucks, cement mixers, buses, and all tractor trailer
combinations including double trailers.
In addition, motor homes and recreational trailers operated for
personal use and weighing more than five tons will also be restricted
from traveling on this section of I-95.The following are the posted detours that drivers of vehicles over
five tons will be directed to follow to return to I-95 once they exit
the interstate:- From I-95 north: Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) east, to 26th Street, to Interstate 76 west, to Interstate 676 east; and
- From I-95 south: I-676 west, to I-76 east, to 26th Street, to Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) west.
In addition, the northbound and southbound entrance ramps to I-95
between Exit 13 and Exit 22 in Philadelphia will be closed to commercial
vehicles over five tons. Commercial vehicles will be directed to use
arterial roads to reach either I-95 north or south beyond Exit 13 or
Exit 22.Richards said all interstate highways and expressways in
the Philadelphia region will remain open to passenger vehicles
throughout the convention. She advised commuters to allow additional
time for travel on I-76, I-676 and Route 291 during this time because
these highways will experience heavier traffic volumes due to commercial
vehicles being diverted off I-95. Citizens should consider using public
transportation for travel into and out of Center City.The I-95 exit ramps at Broad Street (Route 611/Exit 17) in south Philadelphia also will be closed during convention week.
The I-95 north exit ramp at Broad Street (Route 611/Exit 17) will be
closed from Friday, July 22 at 10 p.m. until midday Friday, July 29.Commercial
trucks weighing over 5 tons will be prohibited from traveling on
Interstate 95 through Philadelphia during next month’s Democratic
National Convention.The restriction begins Saturday, July 23 at noon and ends Friday,
July 29. Trucks weighing more than 5 tons will not be able to travel
I-95 between Exit 13 (Interstate 76 West/Route 291/Valley Forge) and
Exit 22 (Interstate 676).“PennDOT and regional transportation partners will utilize a
combination of electronic message boards and stationary signs to guide
commercial truck drivers along alternate routes during this temporary
restriction,” said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards.“We urge commercial drivers, if possible, to travel on interstate
highways outside the Philadelphia region during the week of the
convention to avoid being diverted off I-95.”Among the types of commercial vehicles to be restricted from
traveling on this part of I-95 during the convention are delivery
trucks, utility vehicles, parcel trucks, small dump trucks, buses,
flatbed and stake trucks, refrigerated and box trucks, large delivery
trucks, refuse trucks, cement mixers, buses, and all tractor trailer
combinations including double trailers.
In addition, motor homes and recreational trailers operated for
personal use and weighing more than five tons will also be restricted
from traveling on this section of I-95.The following are the posted detours that drivers of vehicles over
five tons will be directed to follow to return to I-95 once they exit
the interstate:- From I-95 north: Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) east, to 26th Street, to Interstate 76 west, to Interstate 676 east; and
- From I-95 south: I-676 west, to I-76 east, to 26th Street, to Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) west.
In addition, the northbound and southbound entrance ramps to I-95
between Exit 13 and Exit 22 in Philadelphia will be closed to commercial
vehicles over five tons. Commercial vehicles will be directed to use
arterial roads to reach either I-95 north or south beyond Exit 13 or
Exit 22.Richards said all interstate highways and expressways in
the Philadelphia region will remain open to passenger vehicles
throughout the convention. She advised commuters to allow additional
time for travel on I-76, I-676 and Route 291 during this time because
these highways will experience heavier traffic volumes due to commercial
vehicles being diverted off I-95. Citizens should consider using public
transportation for travel into and out of Center City.The I-95 exit ramps at Broad Street (Route 611/Exit 17) in south Philadelphia also will be closed during convention week.
The I-95 north exit ramp at Broad Street (Route 611/Exit 17) will be
closed from Friday, July 22 at 10 p.m. until midday Friday, July 29. - From I-95 north: Route 291 (Penrose Avenue) east, to 26th Street,
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