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106264 | I-95 Central Access Philadelphia (CAP) / Waterfront Access (Philadelphia City)

This project creates an innovative complex of a cap structure, viaduct, road, and trail structures that re-establish a strong connection between central Philadelphia and its waterfront, while making multi-modal enhancements that improve the transportation experience for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles. The new cap/bridge structure will span both I-95 and Christopher Columbus Boulevard between Chestnut and Walnut Streets, providing more direct access to the waterfront.
The scope of this project includes 5 major components: 1) replacing and expanding the existing cap/bridge structure near Penn’s Landing and constructing a new, extended cap/bridge structure which will span both I-95 and Christopher Columbus Boulevard between Chestnut and Walnut Streets for pedestrian and vehicular use (note the current cap extends from Chestnut Street to Sansom Walk, and only Chestnut Street and Walnut Street span Columbus Boulevard); 2) extending the South Street pedestrian bridge from the east edge of I-95 northbound over Columbus Boulevard to Penn’s Landing; 3) reconstructing the viaduct connection between Chestnut and Market Streets at Penn’s Landing; 4) constructing a section of the Delaware River Trail along Christopher Columbus Boulevard; and 5) inspection and repairs of underwater concrete piles located in the Penn’s Landing area.
Note that $60 million local funds will be provided by the City of Philadelphia via bonding for structure construction, and a series of private contributions will be made available for the project: $25 million for amenities; and $20 million for reconstructing the viaduct connection between Chestnut and Market Streets at Penn’s Landing.
A final alternative for bridge rehabilitation or replacement is determined upon federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or state Categorical Exclusion clearance.

Limits: I-676 Interchange to south of Washington Ave
Air Quality Code: A2

FY2025 TIP for PA Program Years (in Thousands)

PhaseFundFY25FY26FY27FY28FY29-36
FDSTP*$2500$0$0$0$0
CONSTU*$2625$0$0$0$0
CONSPK-STP$20093$2908$0$0$0
CONNHPP*$8850$3568$18299$10084$36924
Program Year Totals:$34,068$6,476$18,299$10,084 
Total FY25-FY28 Cost:$68,927Total FY25-FY36 Cost:$105,851 
All costs in thousands.

Milestones

PhaseMilestoneEstimated Date
FDPhase Approved by PMC
UTLPhase Approved by PMC
CONPhase Approved by PMC
FDStart of Phase2018-10-15
UTLStart of Phase2018-10-15
FD4232 Approved by FHWA
FDPS+E to District Contract Management2021-02-11
UTLPlan to Utility Unit2019-02-25
UTL4232 Approved by FHWA
CONFinal ROW Clearance
CON4232 Approved by FHWA
FDPhase on Approved STIP
UTLPhase on Approved STIP
UTLCompletion of Phase2022-11-04
CONFinal Utility Clearance
CONLet2022-12-15
CONStart of Phase2023-01-16
FDCompletion of Phase2023-01-31
CONAward Contract2023-01-15
CONNotice to Proceed2023-01-31
CONPhase on Approved STIP
CONCompletion of Phase2029-05-18
CONPhysical Work Complete2030-04-03
CONProject Agreement End Date2030-09-17