PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Highway drivers in Philadelphia may soon be facing another headache on the roads.
The ramp from the Roosevelt Expressway to I-76 West is closed until further notice.
PennDOT officials are shutting down the bridge after discovering structural damage.
They say the damage was caused by a large vehicle that slammed into it on Tuesday afternoon.
Drivers can expect backups and delays in that area.
Traffic conditions to avoid parts of the Roosevelt Expressway, specifically the southbound ramp to westbound I-76 and City Avenue, will get worse before they get better. This could mean extra traffic on Ridge Avenue, Kelly Drive and Montgomery Avenue to name a few.
Detours to avoid Roosevelt Expressway to I-76 West ramp closure
Drivers will now be directed to use eastbound I-76, Montgomery Avenue and westbound I-76 until further notice — which is already an area that sees a good amount of traffic on any given morning.
The ramp will remain closed until a team of engineers and contractors can make the necessary repairs. It is unclear how long the repairs will take.
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