The Philadelphia firm Buckley & Company Inc., official announced a plan to backfill damaged I-95 Philadelphia section and backfill it after being given a contract in order to open a temporary path. The timeline for its rehabilitation plans had been released by the governor and local leaders days after a tanker carrying thousands of gallons of fuel overturned on I-95 beneath it, knocking down part of an overpass
A tractor trailer carrying 8,500 gallons of gasoline was operating in the southbound lanes Sunday afternoon when it crashed at a curve onto an exit ramp. As a result of the crash, gasoline spilled onto the road and a large fire broke out under I-95 at Cottman Avenue, leading to the collapse of the road beneath it.
Between the Woodhaven Road and Aramingo Avenue exits, the northbound and southbound lanes of I-95 were also closed. In Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley and along the eastern seaboard this damage is causing traffic nightmares for drivers.
Wednesday, Governor Josh Shapiro told us that the northbound lanes are being torn down after they were found to pose a safety risk following the collapse of the northbound lanes. According to him, the first step after demolition is to fill in the area and pave it so that drivers can return to the road with three lanes on each side of the highway.
With this approach, we will reduce delays in transport and the supply chain process by means of a simpler, quicker path,” Shapiro told us. “‘When we’re done, trucks and cars will be able to come back along this stretch of the I-95 with our work together towards building a lasting bridge so as to ensure that at all times there are six lanes opened.'” he further explained .
The officials of the Philadelphia firm Buckley and campaign inc.did not give a precise date on which the road is likely to be reopened for traffic.
The Philadelphia firm Buckley & Company Inc., has been given the contract to demolish and renovate this road; members of the Philly Building’s trades are willing to be on call 24 hours a day in order to bring it back from being shut down, according to officials.
The governor also says that residents will be able to see the progress of the reconstruction in real time through a live broadcast.
“This is a government that works for the good people of Pennsylvania. This is a government that works with our proud partners. This is a government that works together at every level,” Shapiro said. “We have a lot of work to do, but we will get the job done.”
The National Transportation Safety Board continues to investigate the accident and the accident that followed.
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