News & Public Involvement

Construction of the new PA Turnpike/I-95 Interchange has allowed planned implementation of the 1982 Surface Transportation Assistance Act (STAA) provision, where I-95 in Pennsylvania is now redesignated through 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 previous section of I-95 north of the new Interchange continues to serve interstate traffic and be maintained to Interstate standards but required a new route designation.

The approved renumbering scheme consists of the extension of I-295 from its original terminus at the Route 1 Interchange in New Jersey over the original I-95 alignment to the new Interchange with the PA Turnpike. In Pennsylvania, this required the redesignation of I-95, for 10.4 miles from the PA Turnpike to the Scudder Falls bridge as I-295 East (toward Princeton)/West (toward Philadelphia), and in New Jersey, this required the redesignation of I-95, for 9.2 miles from the Scudder Falls bridge to Route 1, as I-295 North (toward Pennsylvania)/South (toward Wilmington), which has been completed. This redesignation scheme was approved by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) in May 2015.

For additional information on the redesignation and associated timing, please go to i95link.com.

A Design Advisory Committee (DAC) was established to provide feedback to the communities and broad-based input during the project design phase. Members represented a mix of local government, environmental, civic, and economic concerns in the project area. 

Design Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting #12 and Public Officials Briefing
Thursday, June 2, 2016

Design Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting #11 and Public Officials Briefing
Thursday, May 28, 2015

Design Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting #10 and Public Officials Briefing
Friday, May 29, 2014

Design Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting #9 and Public Officials Briefing
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Design Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting #8 and Public Officials Briefing
Thursday, April 12, 2012

Design Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting #7 and Public Officials Briefing
Thursday, September 16, 2010

Design Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting #6 and Public Officials Briefing
Thursday, February 4, 2010

Project Open House-Middletown and Bristol Townships
Wednesday, June 6, 2007 

Project Open House-Bensalem Township
Tuesday, June 5, 2007 

Design Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting #5 and Public Officials Briefing
Thursday, May 24, 2007

Public Officials Briefing #3
Wednesday, May 24, 2007 

Design Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting #4 and Public Officials Briefing
Thursday, June 22, 2006

Design Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting #3 and Public Officials Briefing
Tuesday, January 17, 2006

Design Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting #2 and Public Officials Briefing
Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Public Officials Briefing #2
Wednesday, September 14, 2005 

Design Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting #1 and Public Officials Briefing
Wednesday, March 2, 2005

Public Officials Briefing #1
Thursday, December 16, 2004 

During the environmental impact study phase, an economic impact study was conducted for the Pennsylvania Turnpike/I-95 Interchange Project. The purpose of the study was to examine the potential impacts of the proposed interchange on the economies of Bucks County and the Greater Philadelphia region, including five PA and four NJ counties. In addition, the study provided important information necessary for local, state, and national officials to make decisions on the viability of the proposed interchange. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission released the study's findings at a press conference at the Bucks County Transportation Management Association.

Click here to learn more about the Economic Impact Study.