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West Philadelphia, Philadelphia
"Skip your morning coffee if you plan to take during rush hour!"(8 Tips)
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Don't forget to lock your car and turn off your lights when you park.Upvote3DownvoteUpvoted 2 weeks ago
KyleApril 6, 2011When heading to a Eagles/Phillies/6ers/Flyers game and the bridge is backed up, take this way. Trust me.Upvote3Downvote
The reason the traffic is so bad is because the neighboring townships fought a third lane in either direction. They have since started complaining about the traffic but still no apology from them.Upvote2Downvote
MikeOctober 9, 2012When there's no traffic, I find this to be a great scenic route. In fact, they should covert this to a scenic racetrack. lol.Upvote2Downvote
Always packed with traffic night and day
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if you're desperate for time and heading east, the off ramp for the blvd but then get back on 76 right away.UpvoteDownvote
If you hit it before 6am it's smooth sailing. Anything after that is just pure nightmare. Where do all these people come from...?Upvote1Downvote
King X WestMay 16, 2013Skip your morning coffee if you plan to take during rush hour!Upvote1Downvote
Andrew LynchSeptember 13, 2011Don't break down. It makes your trip a lot more enjoyable!!UpvoteDownvote
If you love traffic, this is the place to be!!!Upvote1Downvote
no lie i got trapped on the schuylkill from 11:30 PM to 6 AM once. be prepared for the same thing to happen to you one day.UpvoteDownvote
If you wanna speed real fast get to the left side and goooooUpvote1Downvote- actually got stuck in trafgic OVERNIGHT here once. my tip? bring a pillow!UpvoteDownvote
Jim SmockApril 27, 2011Always an accident here, any time of day. Learn to drive, people!UpvoteDownvote
Better bring a sandwich...and maybe a book.Upvote7Downvote
OMG whoever designed I-76 must have been using Leggo and little toy cars!UpvoteDownvote
You have to learn how to navigate this monster and then it's not too bad.UpvoteDownvote
It helps if you dance in your car while stuck in traffic. It keeps me from getting too pissed off about how much the Expressway can suck.Upvote1Downvote
DJ KiltboyMarch 26, 2011To get around traffic jams on 76 use route 23 then use Belmont Ave in PhillyUpvoteDownvote
Stay off during most hours of the day...traffic is a nightmare!UpvoteDownvote
Going into the city? Skip the traffic and take Kelly Drive instead.UpvoteDownvote
Check on traffic before taking. Driver beware on hot days.UpvoteDownvote
Step on the gas when merging ppl sheeshUpvoteDownvote
Avoid going south at all costs during evening rush hour.Upvote1Downvote
There is absolutely nothing "Good" about I76. Worst fucking highway ever. God forbid you need to drive to work in the morning or get home from work.UpvoteDownvote
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Schuylkill Expressway
Interstate 76 (btwn PA Turnpike & Walt Whitman Bridge)
Philadelphia, PA 19131
United States
Philadelphia, PA 19131
United States
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