I-95 Avenue Interchange Project Status Construction is underway for Phase 3. Overall Project Area and Schedule Phase 0: Completed 2010 Section GR0: Completed in Fallin 2010 Phase 2: Completed Section GR2: Begins Fall 2012 in 2015 PhaseGR4: 4: Begins (Estimate) Section Begins Fall 2018 2016 Phase 1: Completed Section GR1: Begins Fall 2011 in 2016 Phase 3: Began 2014 Begins Spring 2014 Section GR3: Begins Summer 2017(Estimate) Section PhaseGR5: 5: Begins 2024 Phase 6: Begins 2021 (Estimate) Schedule of Current Construction Phases Phase 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2017 2016 1 2 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Completed Completed * 3 4 5 6 Estimated End Date * * Estimated End Date Estimated Start Date Estimated Start Date *
Construction Updates Phase 1 and 3 work includes: Bike lanes, and trolley service to occur before the completion of Phase 4 construction Total demolition and reconstruction of I-95 northbound lanes from Palmer Street to Ann Street (completion in 2018) Realignment of Delaware Avenue from Columbia Avenue to Avenue (completion 2018) Phase 3 Construction along Street Construction of new green space and parking at Columbia Avenue (completion in 2018) Rendering of Delaware Avenue and I-95 Looking South Rendering of Realigned Columbia Avenue and Delaware Avenue Intersection Rendering of Columbia Avenue Underpass and Gateway Area Key Map Showing Locations of Phase 1 and Phase 3 Construction
Upcoming Phase 4 Construction Phase 4 is the final phase of construction for I-95 between Palmer Street and Ann Street. Upcoming Phase 4 includes: Total reconstruction of the I-95 southbound lanes and on- and off-ramps between Palmer Street and Ann Street Rendering of I-95 Northbound Ramps with Proposed Landscaping Realignment and reconstruction of Avenue from Delaware Avenue to Street Construction of all public amenities, stormwater basins, landscaping, lighting, noise barriers, and parking underneath I-95 Will begin in spring 2018 Rendering of Interchange Area with Proposed Landscaping Rendering of Pedestrian and Bicycle Access with Proposed Landscaping in the Interchange Key Map Showing Locations of Phase 4 Construction
Future Phases 5 and 6 Phases 5 and 6 will reconstruct I-95 between Race Street and Frankford Avenue. Phase 6 Frankford I-676 Phases 5 and 6 include: Phase 5 Total reconstruction and rehabilitation of I-95 between Frankford Avenue and Race Street Delaware River Overview of Existing I-95 Avenue Interchange Phases 5 and 6 Realignment of Poplar, New Market, Front, and Laurel Streets under I-95 Construction of public amenities, stormwater management basins, landscaping, noise barriers, parking, and lighting Reconstruction and widening of I-676/Vine Street ramp connections to I-95 View of Existing Frankford Avenue Underpass Work will be phased, beginning with southbound lanes and ramps (Phase 6), then moving to northbound lanes and ramps (Phase 5) when southbound work is complete Phase 5 is anticipated to begin in 2024 Phase 6 is anticipated to begin in 2021 View of Existing I-95 Southbound Looking North toward Phase 2 Key Map Showing Locations of Phases 5 and 6 Construction
Construction Impacts Current Phase 3 and Upcoming Phase 4 Construction Construction Staging and Site Preparation: Phase 3 staging areas underneath and adjacent to the highway will be in place through Phase 4 no permanent I-95 widening will occur on the west side of the highway PennDOT sent letters to property owners with structures or other sizeable items installed in its right-of-way and held meetings in September and October to discuss timing and process for removal Phase 3 Construction in the Interchange Area Parking: Parking under I-95 will continue to be restricted for the duration of Phases 3 and 4 for safety and to allow room for construction and staging activities Access to properties from local streets will be coordinated and maintained during construction Cars parked illegally under the highway will be towed to a nearby public street Noise and Vibration: The project team has identified methods to reduce construction noise and vibration in Phase 4 and will use these new construction Construction of I--95 Northbound during Phase 3 methods where feasible The goal is to reduce construction impacts to adjacent properties
Signed Construction Detours Phase 4 Long-Term Road Closures During Phase 4, the I-95 southbound off-ramp will be closed and the existing detour route will follow Allegheny Avenue and Allen Street from the Allegheny Avenue exit to the Avenue Interchange. Huntingdon Somerset Ann Allegheny I-95 Southbound Off-Ramp Closure Short-term road closures will continue between Palmer Street and Ann Street throughout Phases 3 and 4. Detour signs will direct traffic during temporary closures. Phase 4 Truck Detour Trucks will be restricted from making right turns from eastbound York Street to southbound Avenue throughout the duration of Phase 4 construction. Trucks will be re-routed onto Avenue north to Avenue and then onto Street. Huntingdon Somerset Ann Allegheny York Street Restricted Right Turn Delaware
Bicycle and Transit Detours State Bicycle Route Detour 3rd From Spring Garden Street via 3rd Street Frankford Belgrade Belgrade York 2nd To Spring Garden Street via 2nd Street Thompson Susquehanna Huntingdon A bicycle detour for State Route E is in place through the end of Phase 3. Route 15 Trolley Detours Belgrade Thompson Westmoreland Huntingdon Somerset Ann Clearfield Allegheny The Route 15 Trolley Detour will continue through the end of 2019.
Phase 4 Noise Barriers York Columbia Wildey Palmer Montgomery Berks Susquehanna Sergeant 11 Emery Huntingdon Salmon Somerset Cambria Salmon Ann Delaware Location of Phase 4 Noise Barriers Transparent barriers will be installed from Palmer Street to Ann Street. Noise barrier final design outreach for Palmer Street to Ann Street was held in fall 2015 Eligible property owners were asked to choose either a solid or transparent noise barrier panel. More than 75% of respondents were in favor of Rendering of Barriers over Avenue Underpass transparent barriers The noise barriers selected are made of a highly transparent grade of cast acrylic and provide the same noise abatement as concrete structures The renderings on the right illustrate the visual impact of the barriers to be installed in the Phase 4 project area Rendering of Barriers at Emery and Streets
Landscaping and Community Improvements Key Map The map below illustrates the conceptual designs for planned stormwater management basins, plaza areas, parking, public art, ornamental landscaping, and other community improvements PennDOT is proposing for the I-95 Avenue Interchange Project. The project area is split into five segments as shown on the map. Proposed improvements in each segment are described more fully on detail maps. Columbia Palmer Fletcher Shopping Center Montgomery Berks Wildey Susquehanna Gateway NB Community Partnership Area Wildey Community Partnership Area SB York Delaware Palmer to to Penn Treaty Park Concrete Crushed Stone Pavers Stone Texture Path Colored Concrete Parking Grass Sidewalk/ Plantings Stormwater Drainage Hardscape
Huntingdon Ann Cambria I-95 Avenue Interchange Landscaping and Community Improvements Key Map The map below illustrates the conceptual designs for planned stormwater management basins, plaza areas, parking, public art, ornamental landscaping, and other community improvements PennDOT is proposing for the I-95 Avenue Interchange Project. The project area is split into five segments as shown on the map. Proposed improvements in each segment are described more fully on detail maps. Sergeant Somerset Salmon Emery Community Partnership Area Community Partnership Area Melvale Allen Conrail Yard to Sergeant Sergeant to Conrail Conrail to Ann Concrete Crushed Stone Pavers Stone Texture Path Colored Concrete Parking Grass Sidewalk/ Plantings Stormwater Drainage Hardscape
Landscaping and Community Improvements Palmer Street to Avenue Limits of I-95 Structure Concrete Crushed Stone Pavers Parking Grass Sidewalk/ Susquehanna Palmer Stone Texture Path Stormwater Drainage Hardscape Plantings : Stormwater Management Basin Montgomery Wildey Berks Location of Rendered View Potential Community Partnership Area Delaware Rendering of Proposed Berks and Potential Community Partnership Area Proposed Improvements Berks Street is designated as a Primary Connector in the Master Plan for the Central Delaware. Proposed improvements are intended to support a stronger connection to the Delaware River waterfront at Berks Street.
Landscaping and Community Improvements Avenue to Avenue Susquehanna Gateway Salvaged Art Potential Community Partnership Area Location of Rendered View Salvaged Art Limits of I-95 Structure Concrete Crushed Stone Parking Grass Pavers Sidewalk/ Stone Texture Plantings Path Stormwater Drainage Hardscape : Stormwater Management Basin Rendering of Proposed Interchange Area Proposed Improvements This interchange area is open and receives direct sunlight, so proposed improvements focus on landscaped stormwater management basins and aesthetic landscaping to create a more attractive gateway. New bicycle and pedestrian paths will connect the adjacent neighborhoods to the waterfront.
Landscaping and Community Improvements Avenue to Sergeant Street Salmon Emery York Location of Rendered View Potential Community Partnership Area Sergeant Limits of I-95 Structure Concrete Crushed Stone Pavers Stone Texture Path Stormwater Drainage Hardscape Colored Concrete Parking Grass Sidewalk/ Plantings : Stormwater Management Basin Rendering of Proposed Path and Amenities at Street Proposed Improvements Street is designated as a Primary Connector in the Master Plan for the Central Delaware and is an important transit connection. Proposed improvements focus on creating a stronger pedestrian gateway to the waterfront and providing a more pleasant place to make transit connections.
Landscaping and Community Improvements Sergeant Street to Conrail Viaduct Emery Sargeant Huntingdon Location of Rendered View Potential Community Partnership Area Limits of I-95 Structure Concrete Crushed Stone Pavers Stone Texture Path Stormwater Drainage Hardscape Colored Concrete Parking Grass Sidewalk/ Plantings : Stormwater Management Basin Rendering of Potential Community Partnership Areas at Avenue Proposed Improvements Avenue is designated by the Master Plan for the Central Delaware as a Primary Connector to the Delaware River waterfront. Proposed improvements work to strengthen this connection, with a pedestrian plaza, activity area, and public art.
Landscaping and Community Improvements Conrail to Ann Street Somerset Location of Rendered View Cambria Neighborhood Space Ann Melvale Concrete Crushed Stone Pavers Stone Texture Path Stormwater Drainage Hardscape Allen Limits of I-95 Structure Parking Grass Sidewalk/ Plantings : Stormwater Management Basin Rendering at corner of and Somerset Streets Proposed Improvements In this area of the project, I-95 is immediately adjacent to homes and businesses. Primary uses proposed underneath the viaduct in this area include stormwater management basins, parking, and access points to adjacent properties.
I-95 Avenue Interchange Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Map of Planned Phase 4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements City Suggested Connection City Trail / Sidepath City Sharrow City On-Street Bike Lane Phase 4 Boundaries Phase 4 Multi-use Trail Phase 4 On-Street Bike Lane Phase 4 Sidewalk with Buffer PennDOT s designs propose new trails for bicycles and pedestrians under I-95, through the Avenue interchange, and along Street to improve bicycle and pedestrian access in the project area. The new trails will be well-lit, buffered from vehicular traffic, and will link to existing on-street facilities in the area. PennDOT is working with the City to develop maintenance agreements for the trail. Rendering of Path and Sidewalk Crossing in Interchange with Proposed Landscaping Rendering of Cambria Street Intersection Rendering of Street Bike Lane and Sidewalks
Stormwater Monitoring Initiatives Phase 2 Landscaped Stormwater Management Basin Weather Station Installed in Rain Garden near Shackamaxon Street Universities Monitoring Partnership The I-95 Avenue Interchange Project is using green stormwater management techniques to manage runoff. This approach benefits local streams and rivers by reducing stormwater flows into the overburdened combined sewer system. PennDOT has partnered with Temple University and Villanova University to conduct research on several I-95 bioswales constructed between Columbia Avenue and Frankford Avenue during Phase 2 of the project. The goals of the partnership are to: Verify the performance of green facilities Identify the best ways to maintain green infrastructure to preserve Villanova Graduate Students Constructing Weather Station appearance and functionality Generate recommendations on how to improve future designs for I-95 and other projects The universities have installed monitoring equipment, and professors and their students are frequently seen in the area checking results. The benefits of green infrastructure facilities are on display in our local neighborhoods, providing new wildlife habitat, while helping to restore swimmable and fishable streams and rivers for our families to enjoy. Monarch Butterfly Caterpillar found in Phase 2 Landscaped Basin Efforts are expected to continue through Phase 4 construction.