Tanker Fire Causes I-95 to Collapse in Northeast Philadelphia
Part of Interstate 95 has collapsed due to a tanker fire underneath the northbound in Philadelphia.
All lanes are currently shut down as of the time of this post (9:30a.m.) near Cottman Avenue and State Road.
According to 6ABC the fire broke out after 6a.m.
VIDEO/BREAKING: SkyFOX over the section of northbound I-95 that has collapsed in Philadelphia near the Cottman Ave exit. A tanker truck in the underpass beneath 95 caused the North lanes above to collapse & South have buckled down too. pic.twitter.com/0aIqreRlzI
— Steve Keeley (@KeeleyFox29) June 11, 2023
Detour Guidance from PennDOT:
- I-95 Southbound: Route 63 West (Woodhaven Road), U.S. 1 South, 76 East, 676 East
- I-95 Northbound: I-676 West, I-76 West, U.S. 1 North to Route 63 East (Woodhaven Road)
As state officials respond to the impacts of the I-95 collapse both directions of I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia remain closed. The fire is under control and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said the rebuild of I-95 will take a number of months.
Early this AM a vehicle fire under I-95 in Philly caused part of the highway to collapse.
— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) June 11, 2023
While this is still an active scene, I completed an aerial view of the site and was briefed by first responders, law enforcement and transportation experts on the ground with @PhillyMayor. pic.twitter.com/g4rHy5NTMM
SEPTA has added extra capacity and service and the Philadelphia Parking Authority announced complimentary parking at certain stations until further notice.
Due to the current closure of I-95, complimentary parking is available at the below PPA-operated @SEPTA train station lots until further notice:
— The PPA (@PhilaParking) June 11, 2023
Fern Rock Rail Station - 10th & Nedro Streets
Fox Chase Rail Station - 500 Rhawn Street
Torresdale Rail Station - 4900 Grant Avenue pic.twitter.com/SGjxg7N9z5
For official updates from the city click here.
5 Things To Know After The Collapse Of I-95 In Philadelphia
What Happens Now?
Repairs could take months, yes months. On Monday (6/12) officials are now saying that the southbound side needs to be demolished and rebuilt as well.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro plans to issue a disaster declaration Monday to speed up federal funds. He also said at least one vehicle is trapped beneath the collapsed portion of I-95. Crews will need to remove the rubble, clean up and then rebuild.
(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Public Transportation:
SEPTA is adding extra capacity to its services until further notice. FULL DETAILS CAN BE FOUND HERE.
Additional trains have been added to the Trenton Line on Monday, June 12:
A.M. Added Service
6:40 a.m. and 8:03 a.m. from Trenton
8:25 from Holmesburg Junction Station
P.M. Added Service
3:05 p.m. from Suburban Station to Holmesburg Junction Station
4:30 p.m. and 5:20 p.m. to Trenton
Regional Rail passengers can purchase fares onboard with a credit card, if needed.
The Cynwyd Regional Rail Line will be bused. Existing service is also available on the Market-Frankford Line, Buses and other transit services.
Bus Routes 70, 78, & 84 will be detoured until further notice due to I-95 bridge collapse.
Parking capacity (approximately 500 spaces) at most Regional Rail stations and at Frankford Transportation Center for service to the Market-Frankford Line.
(Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)
