Get ready to tap the brakes, Philly drivers. PennDOT has announced a traffic update that will likely impact your commute on Island Avenue next week. Traffic signal installations are scheduled to improve local safety near Lindbergh Boulevard and Chelwynde Avenue, as detailed in a PennDOT news release. So, the work is expected to stretch from Monday, March 10, through Friday, March 21, weekdays between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
The necessary lane closures will happen in both directions on Island Avenue. For those looking to get around quickly, it's time to scout alternative routes because PennDOT warns that "backups and delays will occur" due to the construction. It's not just an inconvenience but a need to ensure future safety and smoother transit in an area that sees a staggering amount of wheels each day.
Keeping an eye on the road conditions has never been easier, though. When staying informed, motorists can look no further than the freely available 511PA service. Providing more than just traffic notifications, 511PA offers traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, and real-time traffic speed information. And for the digital savvy, you can access over 1,000 traffic cameras directly from the smartphone application or by simply dialing 5-1-1.
If you want to remain fully up to speed on road happenings, the District 6 Traffic Bulletin is the place to visit for info on not only Philly but also Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. Motorists can subscribe to receive the latest news and traffic alerts from PennDOT for these areas, ensuring they are not caught off guard by upcoming roadwork or changes in traffic patterns that may affect their daily commutes.
