The collapsed stretch of I-95 is reopening sooner than expected, as Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll officially reopen the highway at noon Friday.
Nearly two weeks after a portion of I-95 collapsed in Philadelphia, the stretch has reopened to traffic. Philadelphia first responders and construction crews, along with Philadelphia sports mascots were the first to drive over the new roadway.Nearly two weeks after a portion of I-95 collapsed in Philadelphia, the stretch has reopened to traffic.
The roadway is made up of high-tech, lightweight and durable aggregate created by AeroAggregates in Eddystone. The company's CEO, Archie Filshill, says the product is basically fake rock that is made out of 100% recycled glass that is crushed. Carroll says the product has been in use in Pennsylvania for seven or eight years and is already under some sections of the interstate.
To combat the inclement weather and continue working on the interstate, the Shapiro Administration has enlisted the help of Ricky Durst and the Pocono Raceway. Durst says the in ideal situations, the dryer stays in the garage on-site, but it is used to keep tracks dry after rain. "We'd ask folks to be extra careful and so that we can all continue not to have to use these detours as we go forward. The lines are 11-feet wide. A traditional lane is 12 feet, but it is very common in work zones to have an 11-foot wide lane," Carroll said. "It's not ideal, but it's the best that we can do and it does provide a safe traveling option for the motoring public.
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