New York CNN —A combination of NASCAR equipment, recycled glass and police escorts helped reopen the repaired portion of I-95 in Philadelphia way ahead of schedule.
Six lanes reopened to motorists at noon on Friday, 12 days after a bridge collapsed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Gov.
Its original facility is in a town outside of Philadelphia – Filshill grew up in Northeast Philadelphia.
The crew worked throughout the holiday weekend to fill the gap up to surface level using the glass, Shapiro said, thanking the Philadelphia Building Trades.
Aero Aggregates used the glass in other Pennsylvania projects, including the Philadelphia Navy Yard, a press release from Shapiro said.
Persons:
Josh Shapiro, Mike Carroll, ” Shapiro, Carroll, ” Carroll, Ricky Durst, Archie Filshill, Filshill, Philadelphia – Filshill, ” Filshill, Shapiro
Organizations:
New, New York CNN, NASCAR, Pennsylvania’s, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Workers, Pocono, Aero, “, Philadelphia Navy Yard
Locations:
New York, Philadelphia, Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, Long Pond , Pennsylvania, Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania