ILG Just Got Much Further from PHL...
Jun 2, 2014, 7:03 pm
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ILG Just Got Much Further from PHL...
I-495 is closed indefinitely due to a failing bridge. This is going to make for a very long summer in the area...
http://www.delawareonline.com/story/...rt-pm/9880265/
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/br..._columns_.html
http://www.delawareonline.com/story/...rt-pm/9880265/
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/br..._columns_.html
Jun 2, 2014, 9:18 pm
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I saw this around 3 or 4 when it first came out, I didn't think about the whole ILG thing. There are literally only 2 alternates US-13 which goes though downtown or I-95 which is going to be jammed because thats what everybody is going to take. Not good.
Jun 3, 2014, 1:28 pm
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This morning's commute was a wreck - it's affecting more than 95. SR1, US13, 202, they're all a mess. Hoping they have it back open by August 2nd... Billy Joel at CBP.
Jun 5, 2014, 11:30 am
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http://www.phillymag.com/news/2014/0...d-google-maps/
Jun 9, 2014, 5:15 pm
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Amtrak is a good alternative, it's a $25 cab ride from ILG to WIL and trains are frequent. I'm flying out of ILG this Sunday and I'll be taking the train from NWK.
Jun 10, 2014, 8:08 am
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Stay tuned - our fearless leaders are going to announce their timing and plan to reopen the bridges this afternoon.
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Jun 10, 2014, 8:26 am
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Winstoda, would it be better for the poster to take SEPTA to Churchmans Crossing from Wilmington and then a taxi to ILG. It might save on the taxi ride too and they won't be stuck in the 495 traffic (most likely).
Jun 10, 2014, 10:08 am
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Wilmington Station is still the most convenient since it has more Septa service plus Amtrak but keep in mind the traffic. Dart buses are running but 30-40 mins late during peak periods.
And the verdict's in... 495 will be closed all summer. They are aiming for Labor Day to open the southbound span and mid to late September for the northbound. Translated from DelDot-eze to English - might be open before the first snow.
Last edited by winstoda; Jun 10, 2014 at 11:44 am