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I-95 Collapse Wreaks Havoc: Giant Traffic Jams, Rising Costs, and Summer Misery Ahead

  • The collapse of an elevated section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia after a fiery accident has created massive disruption.
  • The closure of I-95 is snarling traffic, threatening businesses and raising consumer prices across much of the East Coast.
  • The highway collapse left a vehicle trapped in the rubble and claimed the life of a truck driver, who authorities are working to identify.
  • Demolition of the badly damaged southbound lanes is underway, but reopening the critical roadway could take months..
  • Officials have designed a temporary fix to quickly reopen three lanes in each direction on I-95, but a full rebuild of the exit ramps and overpass will take additional time.
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