I-495

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I-495 North Reopens After Summertime Closure

Commuters crossed I-495 northbound over the Christina River this morning, the first Monday commuters have been able to use the lanes since June.

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President Obama Appears in Wilmington

“Let’s build some bridges. Let’s build some roads. Now I’m gonna sign my memorandum.” This is how Barack Obama ended his speech today in Wilmington, […]

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Part of Shuttered I-495 Bridge Could Open Early

The Delaware Department of Transportation said Wednesday that part of the I-495 bridge could open early, perhaps before Labor Day. Previous projections put the bridge […]

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The I-495 Debacle: Who Approved the Dirt That Broke the Bridge?

The blame game continues in Delaware as investigators try to figure out who broke the I-495 Bridge.  And at least one Delaware official is calling for […]

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Work on Shuttered I-495 Bridge ‘Rapidly Moving Ahead’

  The Delaware Department of Transportation released an optimistic update on the repair effort for the closed I-495 bridge. Saying it was “rapidly moving ahead,” […]

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3 Reasons Traveling in the Philly Region Is About to Hurt

The Philadelphia region is on the verge of experiencing some pretty big travel-related headaches. Three reasons, all of which may come to fruition this weekend:

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I-495 Expected To Be Closed at Least Till Labor Day

The I-495 bridge over the Christina River in Delaware could be partially re-opened by Labor Day, officials say, but it will take a summer of […]

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I-495 Bridge Removed from Google Maps

NBC 10 reports: “Internet giant Google eliminated a portion of Interstate 495 in Delaware from its iPhone and Android map apps and online maps after a bridge along […]

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I-495 Bridge Closed Indefinitely Due to Tilting Support Columns

If you drive through the first state for work, your commute just got a bit worse. Okay, a lot worse. Philly.com reports a bridge on […]