PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Numerous traffic issues are hitting the Philadelphia area Tuesday morning as commuters navigate wet roads. There are currently four significant incidents in the region.
PENNSYLVANIA
A multi-vehicle crash on the Vine’s westbound ramp onto the Schuylkill is causing backups.
Multi-vehicle accident on the Vine WB ramp to the Schuylkill WB is causing lane restrictions and backup delays. @CBSPhilly @TotalTrafficPHL pic.twitter.com/0ifX2hCAxy
— Jacqueline Jewell (@JJewelliHeart) October 26, 2021
A crash in Philadelphia is blocking the left lane on Interstate 95 just south of Vine.
Not the best cam but watch for an accident on I-95 SB just South of the Vine blocking the left lane. @CBSPhilly @TotalTrafficPHL pic.twitter.com/cH8Twtw6Kf
— Jacqueline Jewell (@JJewelliHeart) October 26, 2021
Just before 6:30 a.m., crews started working a crash coming off the Walt Whitman Bridge. The accident is blocking two lanes on Interstate 76 eastbound at I-676.
Crash coming off the Walt Whitman Bridge blocks two lanes on I-76 EB at I-676 in #GloucesterCity, NJ. @CBSPhilly @TotalTrafficPHL pic.twitter.com/r08tEdJpBx
— Jacqueline Jewell (@JJewelliHeart) October 26, 2021
In Chester County, the RT 30 westbound ramp to Lancaster Avenue is blocked in the left lane due to an accident.
Accident in #Chesco on RT-30 WB ramp to Business RT-30 (Lancaster Ave) blocking the left lane. @CBSPhilly @TotalTrafficPHL pic.twitter.com/Iv4mwUGUog
— Jacqueline Jewell (@JJewelliHeart) October 26, 2021
NEW JERSEY
A crash on Interstate 295 northbound is causing a 10 to 15 minute backup. This is near RT 73 in Mount Laurel Township.
Crash in #MountLaurelTwp on I-295 NB approaching RT-73 is causing 10-15 minute delays in that area. @CBSPhilly @TotalTrafficPHL pic.twitter.com/tTKXlBAHLV
— Jacqueline Jewell (@JJewelliHeart) October 26, 2021
In New Jersey, a jackknifed tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike is blocking two southbound lanes. Those delays are between Burlington-Mt. Holly Road and RT-73. Injuries are reported.
Crash with injuries involving a jackknife tractor trailer on the NJ Turnpike SB between Burlington-Mt Holly Rd and RT-73 blocks two right lanes. Expect delays following that incident. @CBSPhilly @TotalTrafficPHL
— Jacqueline Jewell (@JJewelliHeart) October 26, 2021
All lanes on RT-30 eastbound in Pennsauken Township are closed and detoured. This is near Baird Boulevard.
UPDATE: WB is now clear, but RT-30 (Admiral Wilson Blvd) EB remains CLOSED and detoured for an accident between Baird Blvd and Airport Circle in #Camden. This could cause significant delays as the morning rush approaches. @CBSPhilly @TotalTrafficPHL pic.twitter.com/Kf8TuAOY8U
— Jacqueline Jewell (@JJewelliHeart) October 26, 2021
DELAWARE
Wilmington drivers are also getting their own delays on Interstate 495 southbound. A spinout is restricting lanes near 12th Street.
Hard to see because of the rain
glare in the cam, but spinout crash in #Wilmington on I-495 SB near 12th St is causing a lane restriction. @CBSPhilly @TotalTrafficPHL pic.twitter.com/3cuBzZ5cZ3
— Jacqueline Jewell (@JJewelliHeart) October 26, 2021
glare in the cam, but spinout crash in
Drivers should take precautions when driving in the rain.
