Traffic closures near Amtrak station on I-76 West and Market Street begin this week
The construction is part of a $148.9 million project for bridge rehabilitation.
Drivers should expect backups and delays near Amtrak’s 30th Street Station as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation carries out roadwork nearby in the coming month.
Starting Monday and through Thursday, PennDot will close I-76 West traffic between the 30th Street and I-676 interchanges from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Drivers are advised to take the 30th Street exit on I-76 West and use Schuylkill Avenue to access I-676 East or return to I-76 West.
Between July 20 and Aug. 20, the middle lane on Market Street between 30th Street and Schuylkill Avenue will also be closed. Drivers will be able to use two lanes of traffic in either direction on that stretch during the closure.
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The work being carried out in the next month will prepare for the demolition and reconstruction of the Market Street bridge above the Schuylkill River, which is expected to begin in late August. Detours will be announced closer to that date.
The construction work is part of PennDot’s $148.9 million project for bridge rehabilitation in the area, which includes improvements to the Walnut Street bridge over the Schuylkill.
Construction began in March 2025 and is expected to end in April 2029. The majority of the project is federally funded, with the remaining 20% coming from the state.
