Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), along with federal and local partners, celebrated the completion of permanent repairs to I-95 in northeast Philadelphia. The major roadway, which collapsed last June following a tanker truck fire, will fully reopen on Friday morning, May 24, weather permitting.

PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll, Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt, and other officials marked the milestone. “Thanks to the dedication of workers and coordination between the Shapiro Administration, our federal partners, and the City of Philadelphia, I-95 is fully restored,” Carroll stated.

Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary Carroll led a coordinated response to reopen the road quickly. A temporary six-lane roadway was operational just 12 days after the fire on June 11, 2023. The final permanent repairs, including a new bridge and ramp, have now been completed ahead of schedule.

The reopening will ease traffic ahead of the holiday weekend, with all lanes on I-95 and one lane on the northbound ramp to Cottman Avenue open by 5:00 AM on Friday. The project included safety enhancements such as High Friction Surface Treatment (HFST), which improves vehicle control and reduces crashes.

Officials highlighted the success of the collaboration. Bhatt praised the joint effort, saying, “This reopening is a testament to the strength of our partnerships and commitment to keeping one of our nation’s busiest highways open.”

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