I remember when the Ben Franklin had NO DIVIDER in the middle. Just the signals on the gantry’s telling what lanes to use. And it’s cool as hell to watch that machine moving the barrier for rush hour lane changes!!!!!!
I lived in Chester county and traveled this route often to visit my grandmother in New Jersey. After the traffic light, the part that is below street level is known as the Vine Street Expressway. That is so cool. I never got tired of it.
Because the I-70/76 interchange on the Turnpike predates the Interstate system, USDOT both issued a waiver and grandfathered it, even when 76 was rerouted at Breezewood in 1968.
States are allowed to request waivers from USDOT to allow traffic control devices on certain routes where necessary; usually in urban areas. That also applies to I-78 near the Lincoln Tunnel.
I drive this route weekly, and avoid the traffic light by taking the Walt Whitman Bridge -see split on 1-76 W at 2:44 mark - to I-95 N, which has a direct link to I-676 W and avoids the traffic light. It takes virtually the same amount of time either way, and the amount of traffic on the bridges often determines which route that people take. Sometimes I switch it up just for a change of scenery.
You should collect all the Interstates that have traffic lights. You can start here, and add I-78 in Jersey City, NJ, and I-180 in Cheyenne, WY. I also remember a traffic light on a ramp between I-279 south and I-376 in Pittsburgh, but maybe they have fixed that. The I-690 exit off I-90 in Syracuse, NY, also had a traffic light.
and I-70 has a traffic light at US30 in Breezewood while transitioning on/off the eastern split with I-76. and I-65's north terminus is actually a traffic light at US12/US20 ... not the I-90 interchange for both roads.
I also forgot that I-35's north terminus is a traffic light at SR61. and its south terminus is a traffic light in Laredo about two blocks prior to the bridge crossing into Mexico.
Its a brand new car.its doin just fine.tell that to all the others driving it.tell the truckers.who bring us what we need.think how much driving they do
@@markmoore8399 That's true, and it would have also required the closing of 6th and 7th Sts., and that would never be allowed to happen, as this is a very densely settled neighborhood. It's also the case that much of the traffic crossing the Ben Franklin Bridge does not continue onto I-676, and exits onto surface streets adjacent to I-676.
The I295-rt42-676 interchange is maybe the worst planned out interchange EVER! there is absolutely no continuity! Whoever planned it out should be banished to drive all day everyday! Im pretty sure since I can remember you couldnt get directly off 295 south to go east on 42 towards Atlantic City. They are in the process of fixing that for the next 25 years or so LOL
I remember when the Ben Franklin had NO DIVIDER in the middle. Just the signals on the gantry’s telling what lanes to use. And it’s cool as hell to watch that machine moving the barrier for rush hour lane changes!!!!!!
I lived in Chester county and traveled this route often to visit my grandmother in New Jersey. After the traffic light, the part that is below street level is known as the Vine Street Expressway. That is so cool. I never got tired of it.
Nice ride on interstate 676 west
I never seen traffic lights on a interstate highway before
I-70 has a stoplight in Breezewood PA.
PA has all kinds of oddities on its interstates it seems.
Because the I-70/76 interchange on the Turnpike predates the Interstate system, USDOT both issued a waiver and grandfathered it, even when 76 was rerouted at Breezewood in 1968.
@@MileageMikeTravels yup I mean it has I-99 which shouldn’t even be located where it’s at.
States are allowed to request waivers from USDOT to allow traffic control devices on certain routes where necessary; usually in urban areas. That also applies to I-78 near the Lincoln Tunnel.
I drive this route weekly, and avoid the traffic light by taking the Walt Whitman Bridge -see split on 1-76 W at 2:44 mark - to I-95 N, which has a direct link to I-676 W and avoids the traffic light. It takes virtually the same amount of time either way, and the amount of traffic on the bridges often determines which route that people take. Sometimes I switch it up just for a change of scenery.
First time I saw a panhandler on an Interstate!
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To me, I-676 in NJ is OK. The PA section with the traffic signal makes me want to upchuck in rage!
Just more to add to the book of how dangerous Philadelphia highways are.
I remember Ben Franklin Bridge !
You should collect all the Interstates that have traffic lights. You can start here, and add I-78 in Jersey City, NJ, and I-180 in Cheyenne, WY. I also remember a traffic light on a ramp between I-279 south and I-376 in Pittsburgh, but maybe they have fixed that. The I-690 exit off I-90 in Syracuse, NY, also had a traffic light.
and I-70 has a traffic light at US30 in Breezewood while transitioning on/off the eastern split with I-76.
and I-65's north terminus is actually a traffic light at US12/US20 ... not the I-90 interchange for both roads.
I also forgot that I-35's north terminus is a traffic light at SR61. and its south terminus is a traffic light in Laredo about two blocks prior to the bridge crossing into Mexico.
@@dhinton1- I forgot about that one! And it could have easily interchanged with the Pennsylvania Turnpike ramps directly!
And I-8 ends at a light in San Diego. Lights at ends are actually common
Definitely plan to see them all. The ones that end at lights aren’t a big deal, that happens a lot. I-78 in New Jersey coming soon.
Nice have u drive on I-565 from Huntsville Alabama if u haven’t u should drive there u can see a skyline Huntsville city
Yep search I-565 Huntsville it should come up
@@MileageMikeTravels ok
i-78 in Jersey City NJ has a Traffic Light
I Can Easily Tell U This Mike UR Vehicle Is Definitely Going To The Auto Shop Eventually Cause Of All The Wear & Tear It’s Enduring On The Highway 🛣️
Its a brand new car.its doin just fine.tell that to all the others driving it.tell the truckers.who bring us what we need.think how much driving they do
Lol. It'll be fine. Uber drivers and such drive way more than I do in terms of mileage.
I hear a more direct connection is in the works for this infamous at-grade intersection in C.C Philly...
Why do you think there are traffic lights and at-grade intersections on I-676 between the Vine St. Expy. and the Ben Franklin Bridge?
My understanding is that otherwise they would have destroyed historic structures or monuments.
@@markmoore8399 I think that may be the reason.
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@@markmoore8399 That's true, and it would have also required the closing of 6th and 7th Sts., and that would never be allowed to happen, as this is a very densely settled neighborhood. It's also the case that much of the traffic crossing the Ben Franklin Bridge does not continue onto I-676, and exits onto surface streets adjacent to I-676.
Sounds like a good topic for a video
I’ve never heard of an Interstate that got a Traffic Light
Before the Vine St Expway was built it was all traffic lights
I traveled a lot on 676 I’m from PA
US 1 Media Bypass Ends At Baltimore Pike
The I295-rt42-676 interchange is maybe the worst planned out interchange EVER! there is absolutely no continuity! Whoever planned it out should be banished to drive all day everyday! Im pretty sure since I can remember you couldnt get directly off 295 south to go east on 42 towards Atlantic City. They are in the process of fixing that for the next 25 years or so LOL
They have the same on I-180 in Wyoming
I-180 shouldn't even be an interstate. It's nothing more than a boulevard
@@forevernever1883 like fr
US 1 Heads Southbound On My Media Bypass Toward West Baltimore Pike
should take the former US 611 up and down PA
Why In the world that I-676 and I-180 have traffic lights..