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.
For over a decade, PennDOT has been working to redesign one of its busiest highway segments to improve safety, access and community connectivity.
PennDOT
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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.
Teams widened I-95 from three to four lanes in each direction to improve flow, reduce congestion and increase regional mobility.
Additional elements—multi-use trails, pedestrian lighting, green facilities and stormwater management—were built in.
The new interchange extended a city street 1.5 miles, diverting truck traffic from neighborhoods and strengthening access.
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.