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local13 hours ago

Two MaineDOT Workers Die in I-95 Work-Zone Crash

Maine State Police are investigating a fatal crash in a Waterville work zone on I-95 after a gray Kia minivan failed to stop at a posted sign, striking a southbound tractor-trailer and pushing it into MaineDOT workers. Two workers, James Brown (60) and Dwayne Campbell (51), died at the scene; a third worker and the minivan driver were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. All lanes were closed for hours during the investigation.

crime1 year ago

Shooting Investigation Shuts Down I-95 Northbound in Laurel

A 28-year-old man was found shot outside his vehicle on I-95 near Brooklyn Bridge Road in Laurel, Maryland, early Monday morning, leading to significant traffic delays as police closed all northbound lanes for investigation. The victim was taken to The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center for treatment. Traffic began moving past the scene by 9:15 a.m.

infrastructure1 year ago

I-95 Fully Reopens in Philadelphia Nearly a Year After Collapse

Less than a year after a tanker fire caused a section of I-95 in Philadelphia to collapse, all eight lanes have reopened. The highway was temporarily fixed in record time, allowing traffic to resume while permanent repairs were completed. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and other officials commemorated the reopening, highlighting quick federal funding and disaster declarations that facilitated the rapid reconstruction.

transportation1 year ago

Truck Strike Closes I-95 North in Philadelphia: Bridge Repairs and Detours

A section of Interstate-95 in Philadelphia will be closed for several days after an oversized vehicle struck an overhead rail bridge, prompting an emergency repair plan by Conrail. The closure is expected to cause significant traffic delays, and motorists are advised to avoid the area. The truck, carrying a water reclamation system burner, was en route to be scrapped when it clipped the bridge. Electronic message boards are being used to alert motorists about the closure and provide information about alternate routes.

transportation1 year ago

"Philadelphia's I-95 Closure: Updates, Detours, and Traffic"

A section of I-95 north in Philadelphia is closed for several days after a tractor-trailer carrying an oversize load damaged a railroad bridge, while NJ Transit's Atlantic City Rail Line service between 30th Street Station and Cherry Hill is suspended. The closure and service suspension are causing traffic disruptions and impacting commuters, with detours in place for drivers and substitute bus service provided for rail passengers.

transportation1 year ago

"Philadelphia's I-95 Closed Due to Truck Strike on Railroad Bridge: How to Navigate Detours"

A section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia is closed for several days after a truck carrying an oversize load struck a railroad bridge, causing major traffic delays and disrupting rail service. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes, and New Jersey Transit's Atlantic City Rail Line service is also impacted. The closure is expected to last several days, and NJ Transit rail tickets and passes are being cross-honored by bus and PATCO.

transportation1 year ago

"Truck Collisions Cause I-95 Chaos in Philadelphia"

Part of I-95 North in Northeast Philadelphia will be closed for several days for emergency bridge repairs after a vehicle struck the Conrail Bridge. The closure, starting at 10 p.m., will lead to a detour for northbound drivers, and the Castor Avenue ramp to I-95 North will also be closed. The New Jersey Transit Atlantic City Rail Line has suspended service between Philadelphia's 30th Street and Cherry Hill stations, with substitute bus service provided. Drivers are advised to avoid the construction areas due to traffic and delays on I-95.

traffic-accident1 year ago

Fatal Multivehicle Crash on I-95 Near Bridesburg Under Investigation

A deadly multi-vehicle crash on I-95 near Bridesburg, Philadelphia, resulted in the closure of a four-mile stretch of the interstate for nearly eight hours. At least two people died in the crash, which occurred around 3:15 a.m. on Sunday. Both northbound and southbound lanes were reopened after extensive delays, with Pennsylvania State Police investigating the cause of the accident.

accident1 year ago

Fatal Crash on I-95 in Portsmouth, NH: Passenger Killed, Driver Injured

A fatal crash on Interstate 95 in Portsmouth resulted in the death of a 65-year-old woman from Buena Park, California, after the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to roll over. The driver, a 38-year-old from Saugus, Massachusetts, sustained serious injuries but is expected to survive. The accident shut down two southbound lanes of I-95 for most of the morning, with rain falling at the time of the crash. The victims' names have not been released, and investigators are seeking witnesses to the incident.

traffic-update1 year ago

"Traffic Chaos: I-95 Emergency Repairs Cause Major Delays"

Crews are working on emergency bridge deck repairs near the Waltham-Weston line on the southbound side of Interstate 95/Route 128, causing heavy traffic delays stretching back to Route 2. The repairs were prompted by a hole that opened up near Exit 41, with two lanes closed and traffic passing in the remaining open lanes. The situation has led to frustration among drivers, with the repairs expected to last through the evening.