RT-141 bridge over I-95 in Delaware damaged after being struck by dump truck bed | See road closures

Crashes on I-95 causing delays for commuters and holiday travelers in Philadelphia & Delaware

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 1:31PM
RT-141 bridge over I-95 damaged after being struck by dump truck bed
Officials say I-95 SB at RT-141 in Newport, Delaware, could be closed for a while as they wait for inspectors to look at the bridge.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Traffic is slow moving in several spots around Philadelphia and in Delaware Wednesday morning due to not only holiday traffic, but also crashes on the roadways.

All lanes of I-95 SB approaching RT-141 out of Wilmington, Delaware, are blocked due to a crash that happened around 4:15 a.m. I-95 NB near the sandbox at Rt-141 (Exit 5) is also closed due to the crash.

Officials say a dump truck in the up position struck the RT-141 bridge and then struck another truck, sending it into the brush on the side of the highway.

Chopper 6 was overhead the crash, where crews could be seen trying to clear the roadway.

All lanes of I-95 SB approaching RT-141 out of Wilmington, Delaware, are blocked due to a crash that happened around 4:15 a.m.

DelDOT said I-95 SB at RT-141, RT-141 across I-95 and I-295 at RT-141 are all closed as engineers inspect the bridge for damage.

There has been no word on how long the roadways are expected to be closed.

Drivers are being advised to seek alternate routes.

This crash is causing big delays on I-495 and I-295, as well.

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I-95 NB near the Walt Whitman Bridge is also seeing traffic delays.

Five vehicles were also involved in a crash around 6:15 a.m., also on I-95 NB. This one is near the Front Street entrance. At least two people were seriously injured in this crash. It has since been cleared and traffic is flowing again in this area.

Chopper 6 was overhead the five-vehicle crash as it was being cleared.

5 vehicle crash on I-95 NB near Front Street entrance

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