I-95 Interchange Project

In 2010, the PA Turnpike/I-95 Interchange Project was split into three stages. The majority of Stage 1 is already complete, and all components of Stage 1 construction will be complete in 2021. Stage 2 is not currently funded, but final design has continued on some Stage 2 contracts. Construction of these sections depends on project funding availability, traffic patterns and needs as a result of Stage 1 improvements. Stage 3 is also dependent on funding and will likely not begin construction until after 2025.

Stage 1 work has included the construction of environmental mitigation sites, advance and work zone Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) deployments, the replacement of four mainline overhead bridges (three over the Turnpike and one over I-95), the construction of new toll plaza facilities: Neshaminy Falls toll plaza in Bensalem and a new Cashless Tolling Point (Delaware River Bridge toll plaza westbound), flyover ramps connecting I-95 to the Turnpike with associated highway widening (I-95 mainline movements), and the Delaware Valley Interchange Connector Ramp reconstruction and new at-grade intersection with Route 13.

Stage 2 work includes the replacement of three additional overhead bridges (two of which, Bensalem Boulevard and Hulmeville Road, have been completed,), replacement of the overhead ramp bridge at the Bensalem Interchange (which is complete), the remainder of reconstruction at the Bensalem Interchange, and mainline widening along the remaining portions of the PA Turnpike.

Stage 3 work includes reconstruction of the existing bridge over the Delaware River between Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

• I-276 (PA Turnpike) eastbound to I-95 southbound
• I-276 (PA Turnpike) eastbound to I-295 eastbound (former I-95 northbound)
• I-276 (PA Turnpike) westbound to I-295 eastbound (former I-95 northbound)
• I-95 northbound to I-276 (PA Turnpike) westbound
• I-295 westbound (former I-95 southbound) to I-276 (PA Turnpike) westbound
• I-295 westbound (former I-95 southbound) to I-276 (PA Turnpike) eastbound

Ramps accommodating the movements listed above were included in the Interchange Projects preliminary design. However, when the project was restaged in 2010 due to funding constraints, only the two (2) primary movements connecting I-95 northbound to I-276 eastbound and I-276 westbound to I-95 southbound were progressed through final design as Stage 1. These are the two (2) movements that were opened on September 22, 2018.

Although the ramps accommodating the movements listed above will not be constructed at this time, once funding becomes available for Stage 2, final design on these ramps can proceed, and they can be constructed.

If the noise studies indicate that noise walls are warranted, feasible and reasonable, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) and the design team will meet with the individual communities during final design to discuss location, height, and aesthetic treatments for the noise walls. The selected noise walls will not be constructed until the associated adjacent Turnpike widening occurs.

The Design Team continues to coordinate with the appropriate environmental agencies regarding stormwater management. The stages of this project will adhere to the latest local and state government guidelines for controlling runoff from the project. Also, wetland restoration and stream enhancement has taken place to mitigate for project related impacts.

At least two lanes of traffic in each direction on the PA Turnpike and I-95 will remain open throughout the entire construction period, with the exception of limited planned nighttime and required off-peak lane closures. The construction of all seven overhead structures has been completed.

Vehicles traveling from New Jersey to Pennsylvania are required to pay a one-way vehicle-based toll for crossing the bridge over the Delaware River. This toll is collected via the Turnpikes new Cashless Tolling system. Vehicles crossing the bridge over the Delaware River from Pennsylvania to New Jersey are not charged. Now that the flyovers are complete, motorists can travel between the PA 413 and US 13 Interchanges toll free in both directions.

I-95 in Pennsylvania has been routed from the new Interchange with I-276 (PA Turnpike), east along the PA Turnpike, across the Delaware River Bridge of the NJ Turnpike Connector to New Jersey, east along the connector to NJ Turnpike Exit 6 and then north along the NJ Turnpike. The original portion of I-95 north of the PA Turnpike has been redesignated as I-295 East/West to the PA/NJ State Line (Scudder Falls bridge), where I-295 changes to a North/South state route. Additional information about the redesignation can be found at i95link.com.

All Electronic Tolling allows all customers to pay without stopping at tollbooths. The PA Turnpike Commission introduced All Electronic Tolling on the PA Turnpike system in one location in January 2016. This tolling point, westbound over the PA Turnpike Bridge at the Delaware River, does not accept cash, but instead uses two easy payment options: E-ZPass or PA Turnpike TOLL BY PLATE. More information can be found at All-Electronic Tolling.

No. The only new interchange associated with this project is the newly opened highway speed interchange between I-95 and the PA Turnpike. Interstate access to the local road system will still be via the existing Turnpike and I-95 interchanges in the project area.

Yes! When traveling through the project, the speed limit is posted at 55 miles-per-hour (mph) in both directions. This is for the safety of the traveling public and for the safety the workers along the roadside.

• The 55 mph speed limit is in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week when traveling through the construction zones.
• The speed limit is further reduced to 40 mph when trucks are entering and exiting the Turnpike and during single-lane closures.
• The PTC urges motorists to slow down and obey the posted speed limits. Speed limits will be enforced and fines increased.

More information on the penalties for speeding through the work zones can be found here: www.operationorangesqueeze.com.

Yes. Based on the significant volume of work needed to complete the project on time, there will be occasional work at night. This type of work includes heavy machinery and multiple light trucks/devices. Additionally, as part of the contract for this and all Turnpike projects, all construction work requiring lane closures is predominantly conducted at night to accommodate the heavy volume of daily commuters on the Turnpike.

If you have questions or concerns about the construction project, you can contact Jacobs Engineering, the Design Manager, at 215-355-3577.

Yes. When necessary, the PTC will initiate preventative measures during the summer construction months to inhibit the breeding of mosquitoes in the standing water areas within the construction zone. The brand of mosquito extermination product that will be used has been approved by the Bucks County Conservation District. The bacterium in the product effectively eliminates mosquito larvae, yet is harmless to other living things including pets and wildlife. This mosquito treatment will be used only on the temporary sedimentation basins within the construction zone and only during the construction phase. Once complete, the permanent stormwater basins within the project area are designed to regularly release water before mosquitoes can breed. Therefore, the permanent basins will not require preventative mosquito treatment.

This project is being built by construction companies under contract with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. As such, all construction or material-related inquiries should be made to the contractors for each individual construction contract.