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Reviving mobility on I-95 in Philadelphia

For over a decade, PennDOT has been working to redesign one of its busiest highway segments to improve safety, access and community connectivity. 

Client

PennDOT

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Don Gusic PE, PMP
Senior Project Manager

Transforming a heavily traveled urban corridor 

I-95 serves as a critical north–south link through Philadelphia, carrying nearly 185,000 vehicles daily. Aging infrastructure, congestion and fragmented access points led PennDOT to launch the multi-phase I-95 Revive initiative, a $700-million redesign to expand capacity, enhance safety and reconnect neighborhoods. 

Expanding capacity and safety

Teams widened I-95 from three to four lanes in each direction to improve flow, reduce congestion and increase regional mobility. 

Going beyond a typical highway redesign 

Additional elements—multi-use trails, pedestrian lighting, green facilities and stormwater management—were built in. 

Enhancing local connectivity

The new interchange extended a city street 1.5 miles, diverting truck traffic from neighborhoods and strengthening access. 

Engaging communities throughout design 

Input from residents, businesses and local officials helped to refine design details and ensure safer, more livable outcomes. 

Redesign improvements will modernize infrastructure and enhance the quality of life for nearby communities. “To get the design right, our team has been actively involved in the community, gathering feedback and support from local stakeholders,” says Don Gusic, project manager.  

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Don Gusic

Senior Project Manager

Don has wide-ranging experience in highway and site design, with extensive knowledge of national and local design requirements and stakeholder involvement.

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