Motorists brace yourselves for closures along I-95 North, Center City Philly. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) gave heads up to drivers today regarding next Thursday's disruptions coming from the $329 million CAP project, targeting the overpass patch-up and expansion chores on the interstate.

Starting Thursday, April 4, from the evening at 6:00 PM sharp until 5:00 AM, expect the left lane to shut on northbound I-95 stretching from South Street to Market Street, as crews shift their construction might. Meanwhile, putting the kibosh on the I-95 northbound on-ramp will be PennDOT at Lombard Circle from the same morning-to-morning stretch. Detours will toss traffic towards the Columbus Boulevard on-ramp, a hop south from Lombard Street, so plan your route.

The PennDOT folks are flagging significant tie-ups and slow rolling in these zones. They're urging the Philly driving faithful to add a time cushion to their commute in and around the shutdown areas, this info comes courtesy of a PennDOT statement posted yesterday.

PennDOT's I-95 Central Access Philadelphia Project aims to spruce up connectivity between Center City and the waterfront with a brand spanking new park at Penn's Landing, and a gleaming bridge at South Street to charm the cyclists and pedestrians. This makeover isn't just a slapped-on veneer; it extends over Columbus Boulevard, linking up with the Delaware River Trail that recently finished.