I-95NB closed for several days in Port Richmond after truck hits overhead bridge

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A portion of Interstate 95 northbound in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond section will be closed for several days after a truck hit an overhead Conrail bridge Monday afternoon.

The crash happened around 1:30 p.m., snarling the evening commute and bringing some rail service to a halt.

Two lanes of the interstate were shut down for hours before a complete closure at 10 p.m.

According to PennDOT, northbound I-95 will be closed and detoured approaching the Betsy Ross Bridge/Aramingo Avenue Interchange while repairs are made.

Drivers are being directed to use the Betsy Ross/Aramingo Avenue Interchange (Exit 26), turn right on Aramingo Avenue, and turn right onto Adams Avenue to access the ramp to I-95NB.

The ramp from Castor Avenue to northbound I-95 is also closed and detoured during construction. Motorists should use Aramingo Avenue to access the ramp to I-95NB at Adams Avenue.

PennDOT is advising drivers to avoid the closure areas and warns about the possibility of significant backups on I-95.

Check out the latest traffic and road conditions at 6abc.com/traffic.

Also as a result of the crash, Atlantic City Rail Line service was suspended in both directions between Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station and Cherry Hill, New Jersey.