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Released: 6/4/2021 

I-76 Travel Reminder For Busy Weekend In South Philadelphia


With both the Phillies and Sixers playing this weekend in South Philadelphia, as well the Philadelphia Flower Show being held at FDR Park, the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) wants to remind motorists of an ongoing construction pattern on I-76 in Philadelphia that could impact travels.

As part of the current phase of the Walt Whitman Bridge I-76 Corridor Rehabilitation Project, only one lane in each direction on I-76 between Broad Street (Exit 349) and Passyunk Avenue (Exit 347) is open to traffic. The construction activities in this phase are weather-sensitive and required to be performed during warmer temperatures.

In addition, during this four-month construction phase, several ramps are closed to allow work to occur on the ramps and the merge between the ramps and corridor. Detours are in place to guide motorists around the ramp closures.

Motorists are advised to allow additional travel time considering the Phillies and Sixers both have starting times at 1 p.m. on Sunday, 6/6. Motorists are also reminded to stay alert, exercise caution, and obey speed limits when traveling through work zones. It is recommended that motorists check traffic conditions, possibly adjust their departure times and sign up for DRPA travel text alerts.

Travel options for those traveling to stadium complex in South Philadelphia to avoid the I-76 single-lane construction zone:

  • Motorists traveling from the King of Prussia area can take I-476 South to I-95 North and then exit at Broad Street for the sports complex.
  • Motorists traveling from New Jersey can take I-95 South from the Walt Whitman Bridge and then exit at Broad Street for the sports complex.
  • From points north and west of the city and University City, motorists may opt to take I-676 East (Vine Street Expressway) to I-95 South and then exit at Broad Street for the sports complex.
  • In addition, taking mass transit, such as SEPTA's Broad Street Line to NRG Station, is an excellent alternative.


Travel options for those traveling to New Jersey to avoid the I-76 single-lane construction zone:

  • Motorists traveling on I-95 North or South can access the Walt Whitman Bridge as usual and are not affected by the construction activities.
  • From points north and west of the city and University City, motorists may opt to take the Ben Franklin Bridge by taking I-676 East (Vine Street Expressway) and upon crossing, I-676 South towards Route 42.
  • South Philadelphia area motorists may access the Walt Whitman Bridge using the Front Street, Darien Street, Broad Street, or Penrose Avenue on-ramps. Beginning on June 2, the ramp from Passyunk Avenue to the bridge is closed for two weeks.
  • Motorists may also consider using the Commodore Barry or Betsy Ross Bridges as alternates.


The $74M multi-year Walt Whitman Bridge I-76 Corridor Rehabilitation Project began in February 2020 and improves the asphalt pavement, concrete surfaces on the overpasses, drainage, lighting, guardrails, sign structures, and many other items. Much of the work is rehabilitation to the original construction from the 1950s.

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