PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Portions of Philadelphia’s Interstate I-676 have reopened after remnants from Ida brought historic flooding to the region and forced the roadway to close Thursday. Now, the entire length of eastbound I-676 between I-76 and I-95 reopened in Center City, PennDOT announced on Saturday.
Earlier Saturday morning, Interstate I-676 between I-95 and Broad Street opened in both directions.
READ MORE: Man In Critical Condition After Being Shot 4 Times In Kensington, Police SayThe westbound lanes reopened shortly after 8 a.m. Saturday. Eastbound lanes of I-676, between Broad Street and I-95, had previously reopened on Thursday.
PennDOT maintenance and contractor crews cleared the remaining water from I-676 overnight. Now, they are working to clear debris and sediment from the roadway.
Interstate 676 between Broad Street and I-76 will remain closed in both directions until cleanup from the flooding is complete. Once that reopens, there will be a 24/7 right lane closure for several weeks from 18th Street to just past 22nd Street for pump station repair.
There is no estimated time for the reopening of that section at this time.
READ MORE: Auto Accident In Northeast Philadelphia Leaves 1 Man DeadThe ramps to and from westbound I-676 to 22nd Street will also remain closed through Sunday due to the Made In America music festival on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Drivers are advised to continue to use I-95 and I-76 to avoid the westbound I-676 closure.
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