Traffic & Transit

I-76 Reopens In Lower Merion After Crash Causes Miles-Long Traffic Jam

The crash temporarily shut down part of the interstate, officials said.

Update, 3:20 p.m.: The crash scene on I-76 West has been cleared, according to 511PA.


LOWER MERION, PA — A crash has caused miles-long traffic jams on Interstate 76 on Monday afternoon, officials said.

The crash happened on I-76 West, between Exit 338 to Belmont Avenue/Green Lane and Exit 337 to Gladwyne, according to 511PA.

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The ramp to I-76 West at Belmont Avenue is also shut down, Lower Merion Police said mid-afternoon.

511PA cameras show bumper-to-bumper traffic on I-76 West as of this writing.

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Drivers should seek alternate routes, officials said.

511PA expects things to reopen at around 3:30 p.m., but that timetable is subject to change.

Details on the crash weren't immediately available. Patch reached out to officials and will update with any new information.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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