The collapsed stretch of I-95 is reopening sooner than expected, as Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll will officially reopen the highway at noon Friday.
Festivities will begin 10:30 a.m. with the governor and Carroll, along with Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and Philadelphia Building Trades members and contractors, with the official reopening set for noon.
President Biden took an aerial tour Saturday of the collapsed stretch of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia and met with first responders and workers involved in rebuilding the critical stretch of highway.that could impact the progress of the permanent roadway. I-95 reconstruction: Crews to use NASCAR jet dryer to finish construction during upcoming rainy stretch
"Pocono Raceway is thrilled to answer the call that went out yesterday from Secretary Carroll on behalf of the Shapiro Administration," Ricky Durst, the Senior Director of Marketing & Analytics for Pocono Raceway, said. According to Durst, the jet dryer will be used to make sure the asphalt is dry so that lines can be painted onto the roadway. The view from SKYFOX shows the progress made on I-95 as officials prepare to reopen the roadway in just a few days.Additionally, the new temporary lanes will have a reduced speed limit of 45 miles per hour.
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