[PA] Gov. to issue disaster declaration after truck fire and collapse shut down I-95 for ‘months'.

During a press conference early Sunday evening, Shapiro estimated that the complete rebuild of I-95 is expected to take "some number of months" and that they would have a specific timeline for the reconstruction following a review from engineers and PennDOT officials.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro will issue a disaster declaration on Monday to begin repairs on I-95 after a truck fire caused a portion of the highway to collapse in Northeast Philadelphia Sunday morning, sparking major traffic delays that are expected to intensify this week.

During a press conference early Sunday evening, Shapiro said that the complete rebuild of I-95 is expected to take "some number of months" and that they would have a specific timeline for the reconstruction following a review from engineers and PennDOT officials. He also said officials were working on interim solutions to connect both sides of the highway.

“To expedite this process and to cut through the red tape, tomorrow morning I plan to issue a disaster declaration, allowing the Commonwealth to immediately draw down federal funds and move quickly to repair and reconstruct this roadway,” Shapiro said. “I’ve spoken directly to Secretary Pete Buttigeig of the United States Department of Transportation, along with Senator Casey, Congressman Boyle and other federal officials.”

Shapiro said all of the state’s federal partners pledged “complete and total support and assistance” in creating alternative routes for motorists during the rebuild.

“Secretary Buttigieg has assured me that there will be absolutely no delay in getting federal funds deployed to quickly help us rebuild this critical artery,” Shapiro said. “I-95 of course is a critical roadway. It supports our economy and plays an important role in our everyday lives.”

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