The ramp from Morris Street to southbound Interstate 95 in South Philadelphia will remain closed through mid-November, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Officials said the ramp is expected to remain closed until Friday, Nov. 20, due to ongoing bridge repair work. Penn DOT said the work is part of a $60.4 million project to perform high-priority repairs on interstate bridges across the region to maintain the functionality, safety and mobility of structures along critical corridors. Under the contract, PennDOT’s contractor will repair deteriorated bridge decks, superstructure components and portions of substructures as needed on interstates across the Philadelphia region. During the closure, drivers will be directed to use Water Street, Tasker Street, Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Oregon Avenue and Front Street to access southbound I-95. Drivers are encouraged to allow extra time when traveling near the work area or along the detour route, as backups and delays are expected, PennDOT said. ...read more read less