Plans for the reconstruction of Philadelphia's I-95 have been unveiled
Pennsylvania officials have revealed their plans to rebuild a collapsed section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia. To expedite the process, 2,000 tons of lightweight glass nuggets will be trucked in as a temporary fill for the area, allowing traffic to reopen while avoiding delays caused by supply chain issues for traditional construction materials. The recycled foam glass aggregate will be piled into the underpass, brought up to surface level, and paved over to create three lanes of traffic in each direction. Once the temporary fill is in place, a replacement bridge will be constructed next to it to reroute traffic while crews restore the exit ramp.
The collapse of the northbound lanes of I-95 and the extensive damage to the southbound lanes occurred after a truck hauling gasoline went out of control and caught fire, leading to the collapse. Investigators are still determining the cause of the incident. Demolition of the overpass is expected to be completed soon, followed by the arrival of trucks carrying the glass aggregate. The Biden administration has pledged assistance to help alleviate the traffic disruptions caused by the collapse, which has impacted commuters, businesses, and the transportation industry in the area.
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