Interstate 295
Interstate 295 (I-295) is an auxiliary Interstate Highway spanning Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, serving as the primary eastern bypass of the Philadelphia metropolitan area for Interstate 95 traffic. The route begins at an interchange with I-95 in New Castle County, Delaware, and travels northeast for approximately 5 miles before crossing the Delaware Memorial Bridge over the Delaware River into Pennsville Township, New Jersey.[1] In New Jersey, I-295 extends 68.06 miles northward through Salem, Gloucester, Camden, and Burlington counties, paralleling the Delaware River and the New Jersey Turnpike while providing access to urban centers like Camden and Burlington via major interchanges.[2] The highway then crosses the Scudder Falls Bridge into Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where it continues 11.16 miles eastward as the Delaware Expressway (also known as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway) before terminating at an interchange with I-95 near Bristol Township.[3] Overall, I-295 measures about 84 miles in length and avoids the congestion and tolls of the New Jersey Turnpike mainline, facilitating regional commuting and freight movement between the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.[4] Designated as part of the Interstate Highway System in the 1950s, I-295's construction occurred primarily during the 1960s, with the Delaware Memorial Bridge opening in 1951 and the Scudder Falls Bridge in 1959 to support early segments. Most of the New Jersey portion was completed during the 1960s and 1970s, with the final segment opening in 1994, transforming a corridor of older roads into a modern freeway that enhanced connectivity for southern New Jersey communities.[5][6] In Pennsylvania, the route's alignment was originally signed as I-95 until 2018, when a redesignation project reassigned the I-95 designation to the Pennsylvania Turnpike's connector to complete a continuous toll-free I-95 from Florida to Maine, shifting the Philadelphia bypass fully to I-295.[7] This change, approved by the Federal Highway Administration, improved route numbering consistency and eliminated a historical discontinuity in the I-95 corridor.[8] I-295 is a critical component of the National Highway System, carrying high traffic volumes in its busiest sections near Philadelphia and featuring full control-of-access design with speed limits of 55–65 mph.[3] Ongoing improvements, such as the I-295/I-76/Route 42 direct connection in Camden County, New Jersey, aim to reduce congestion at key interchanges and enhance safety through ramp reconstructions and bridge upgrades.[9] The highway supports economic activity by linking industrial areas, ports, and residential suburbs, while environmental mitigation efforts along its path include noise barriers and stormwater management to minimize impacts on nearby wetlands and communities.[10]Route description
Delaware section
Interstate 295 in Delaware spans 5.71 miles (9.19 km) through New Castle County, functioning as a brief eastward connector from the Wilmington area to the Delaware Memorial Bridge across the Delaware River. The route originates at a major interchange with I-95, I-495, US 202, and DE 141 near Newport, where it diverges from the Delaware Turnpike to provide an auxiliary path that supports regional bypass functions around Philadelphia.[11][12] From its starting point, I-295 proceeds eastward, traversing a mix of industrial zones and residential areas, including the Wilmington Manor neighborhood, before approaching the river crossing. The highway features a single interchange at DE 141 (New Castle Avenue), which facilitates local access to Wilmington and the Port of Wilmington, emphasizing its role in supporting freight and commuter movement in the region.[13][14] The segment culminates at the Delaware Memorial Bridge, consisting of twin suspension spans with an overall length of 10,800 feet (3,291 m), including 2,150-foot (655 m) main spans and extended approach structures totaling approximately 11,000 feet (3,353 m) when accounting for viaducts and ramps. Traffic volumes on this portion are substantial, with an average annual daily traffic (AADT) of about 100,200 vehicles near the bridge in 2019 (estimated 110,000 as of 2023), reflecting its importance for cross-state travel and commerce.[15][11][16]New Jersey section
Interstate 295 enters New Jersey from Delaware across the Delaware Memorial Bridge in Pennsville Township, Salem County, and extends 76.3 miles northward through southern and central portions of the state, primarily serving as an auxiliary bypass for Interstate 95 around the Philadelphia and Trenton metropolitan areas.[6] The route traverses Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Burlington, and Mercer counties, running generally parallel to the New Jersey Turnpike (Interstate 95) but positioned to the east, which allows it to function as a toll-free alternative for local commuters and freight traffic while avoiding the congestion and fees of the mainline Turnpike.[17] In its southern sections through Salem and Gloucester counties, the highway is predominantly four lanes in rural settings, expanding to six lanes in more developed urban corridors northward.[1] From its entry point, I-295 quickly moves into more populated areas, passing through the industrial and residential zones of Paulsboro and West Deptford in Gloucester County before reaching the densely urbanized Camden and Pennsauken Township in Camden County, where it skirts the western edge of Philadelphia across the Delaware River.[4] Further north, the route transitions through suburban Burlington County communities like Maple Shade and Mount Laurel, eventually curving eastward near the Betsy Ross Bridge vicinity to follow the Delaware River's eastern bank toward the Trenton area in Mercer County, approaching the Scudder Falls Bridge as it prepares to cross into Pennsylvania.[6] This path emphasizes connectivity between South Jersey suburbs and the greater Delaware Valley without entering downtown Philadelphia, facilitating smoother regional travel.[17] Key features of I-295 in New Jersey include its interchange with Interstate 76 near the Walt Whitman Bridge, providing access to the Vine Street Expressway in Philadelphia and onward connections to the Pennsylvania Turnpike.[1] By design, the highway circumvents the heavy congestion of downtown Philadelphia and central Trenton, offering a more direct suburban corridor that supports daily commutes and commercial traffic between southern New Jersey and points north.[17] The route's annual average daily traffic (AADT) in New Jersey varies significantly, peaking at over 150,000 vehicles (approximately 140,000 as of 2022) near the Walt Whitman Bridge interchange in Camden County, reflecting its role as a critical artery for the Philadelphia metro area. Environmentally and urban-wise, I-295 passes directly through revitalizing waterfront districts along the Delaware River in Camden, influencing local redevelopment efforts, while in suburban zones like Cherry Hill in Camden County and Lawrence Township in Mercer County, it integrates with expanding residential and commercial developments, contributing to regional growth but also requiring ongoing mitigation for noise and habitat disruption.[9][18]Pennsylvania section
Interstate 295 enters Pennsylvania from New Jersey across the Scudder Falls Toll Bridge, which spans the Delaware River and connects Ewing Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, to Lower Makefield Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.[19] Upon crossing into the state, the highway is locally known as the Delaware Expressway and proceeds eastward through suburban landscapes, closely paralleling the eastern bank of the Delaware River.[20] This positioning places the route in proximity to Trenton, New Jersey, across the river from segments near Morrisville Borough, facilitating regional connectivity for commuters and travelers bypassing central Philadelphia. The 10.9-mile (17.6 km) Pennsylvania segment of I-295 traverses developed suburban areas, passing east of Yardley Borough and through portions adjacent to Morrisville before entering Bristol Township.[21] It serves as a key link in the broader Interstate 295 bypass system, integrating with local infrastructure in Bucks County while avoiding denser urban cores. The highway concludes at a major interchange with Interstate 95 in Bristol Township, where it merges into the principal north-south corridor; this junction also provides indirect access to the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-276) immediately to the north.[22] Prior to 2018, this Pennsylvania portion carried the I-95 designation and formed a concurrency with the overall I-95 alignment from the Scudder Falls Bridge southward to the new interchange location.[8] As part of the completion of the I-95 corridor through the region via the I-95/I-276 Interchange Project, the segment was redesignated to I-295 in March 2018, extending the auxiliary route's continuity and freeing the former path for the renumbered I-95. Annual average daily traffic along I-295 in Pennsylvania typically ranges from 40,000 to 50,000 vehicles as of 2023, lower volumes attributable to its position as the system's northern terminus and suburban character.[22]History
Planning and designation
Planning for Interstate 295 originated in the 1950s as part of the Interstate Highway System's development to alleviate congestion around Philadelphia by creating a bypass route for through traffic. The proposed corridor aimed to connect the Delaware Memorial Bridge approaches with northern New Jersey, providing an alternative to the urban core of the city and supporting regional mobility for both freight and commuters. This planning aligned with the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, which authorized the construction of a nationwide network of high-mobility roads.[23] In 1958, the Bureau of Public Roads federally designated the primary corridor in New Jersey as Interstate 295, qualifying it for 90 percent federal funding under the Interstate program. Extensions into Delaware followed in 1959, with the route planned to link to the Delaware Turnpike (I-95), while a short segment in Pennsylvania was envisioned to cross the Delaware River. These designations positioned I-295 as an auxiliary route to I-95, emphasizing its role in bypassing Philadelphia without direct overlap in the parent route.[23][24] Routing debates in the late 1950s and early 1960s focused on optimal alignments, including early proposals to route I-95 via the Pennsylvania Turnpike and alternate Delaware River crossings such as the Scudder Falls Bridge, which received state approval in 1960 and Bureau of Public Roads concurrence for the revised I-95 alignment in 1964. Final alignments in the 1960s integrated I-295 with existing state highways, such as portions of US 130 in New Jersey, while avoiding full concurrency to maintain independent expressway standards. In 1995, I-295 was incorporated into the National Highway System under the National Highway System Designation Act, underscoring its critical function in regional freight transport—handling millions of tons annually for industries like chemicals and construction—and commuter relief by diverting traffic from congested parallels like the New Jersey Turnpike.[25][26]Construction phases
The construction of Interstate 295 (I-295) spanned several decades, beginning with the foundational Delaware Memorial Bridge and progressing through phased developments across Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, often delayed by funding, environmental concerns, and land acquisition issues. The Delaware Memorial Bridge, a critical crossing over the Delaware River connecting New Castle County, Delaware, with Pennsville Township, New Jersey, opened to traffic on August 15, 1951, serving as the route's initial link and facilitating interstate commerce and travel. A parallel second span was constructed to accommodate growing traffic volumes and opened on September 12, 1968, effectively doubling the bridge's capacity while maintaining its suspension design.[27][27] In Delaware, the approximately 10-mile segment of I-295 from its junction with I-95 near Wilmington to the Delaware Memorial Bridge was completed and opened to traffic in 1963, integrating with the concurrent completion of the Delaware Turnpike (I-95) and utilizing toll revenues to accelerate progress. This short connector provided direct access from the Wilmington area to the bridge, marking the full realization of the state's portion of the highway.[28] Construction in New Jersey proceeded in multiple phases over the 1970s through 1990s, transforming pre-existing sections of U.S. Route 130 into the full Interstate-standard freeway. A key early segment from the interchange with NJ 73 in Mount Laurel to County Route 537 in Westampton opened in 1969, establishing connectivity through Burlington County. Subsequent openings in the 1970s and 1980s covered the Camden and Burlington County sections, including expansions through urban areas like Camden and Gloucester City, where challenges arose from acquiring land in densely populated neighborhoods and mitigating impacts on local communities. The final 3.1-mile link near the I-195 and NJ 29 interchanges in Hamilton and Ewing townships, adjacent to sensitive Delaware River wetlands, opened on December 22, 1994, completing the approximately 68-mile New Jersey portion after years of environmental reviews to protect tidal marshes and wildlife habitats.[6][29][30] Pennsylvania's segment faced significant delays from its initial 1960s planning, with partial builds in the 1990s limited to local connections near the Scudder Falls Bridge, which itself opened in 1961 as a four-lane crossing over the Delaware River. Full development stalled due to shifting priorities and funding shortfalls until the 2010s, when the Scudder Falls Bridge Replacement Project addressed structural deficiencies and capacity needs through a $534 million effort that widened I-295 from four to eight lanes. The modern eight-lane replacement bridge opened to Pennsylvania-bound traffic on July 10, 2019 (upstream span), and to New Jersey-bound traffic on August 18, 2021 (downstream span), with demolition of the original span following in 2020. This culminated in the 2018 extension of I-295 approximately 9 miles from the Scudder Falls Bridge through Bucks County to its new terminus at I-95 near the Pennsylvania Turnpike, achieved by rerouting the former I-95 alignment to resolve a long-standing gap in the Interstate system; environmental reviews for the river crossing focused on minimizing impacts to the Delaware River ecosystem, including fish habitats and water quality.[31][19][32] Throughout the project, environmental reviews for river crossings like the Delaware Memorial and Scudder Falls bridges required extensive assessments under the National Environmental Policy Act, addressing concerns over aquatic life disruption and sediment disturbance during construction. In Camden County, New Jersey, urban land acquisition posed ongoing challenges, involving the relocation of dozens of residential properties and businesses, as well as negotiations over Green Acres-protected lands, which extended timelines and increased costs for the Camden-area segments.[29][23][30]Recent developments
The Scudder Falls Bridge replacement project, which began in 2017, reached substantial completion on December 17, 2021, and final completion on October 31, 2022, at a cost of $534 million. This initiative added a new dual-span continuous multi-girder steel bridge parallel to the original 1959 structure, providing six through-traffic lanes (three in each direction), auxiliary lanes, shoulders, and a shared-use pedestrian/bicycle walkway that opened in November 2021. The project also widened Interstate 295 in Pennsylvania to three lanes in each direction, upgraded interchanges at Taylorsville Road and Route 29 for safety, and installed noise-abatement walls, while the original bridge was demolished following the new span's activation.[33] In November 2023, the New Jersey Department of Transportation opened two "missing moves" ramps at the Interstate 295/Route 42 interchange in Camden County, connecting Interstate 295 northbound to Route 42 southbound and Route 42 northbound to Interstate 295 southbound. These direct connections, part of a $180 million project completed after years of construction, eliminate previous weaving maneuvers and low-speed ramps, improving safety and traffic flow for approximately 150,000 daily motorists by reducing congestion at this high-volume junction. Additional enhancements included redecking and widening Interstate 295 bridges over Route 42, restriping ramps to two lanes, and relocating adjacent interchange ramps.[34] The Delaware Department of Transportation initiated a northbound widening project on Interstate 295 in 2024, from the Delaware Route 141 interchange to the U.S. Routes 13/40 junction in New Castle County. This effort adds a third through lane, reconstructs segments of Interstate 295 and Interstate 95, reconfigures the Airport Road exit, and overhauls the U.S. 13 interchange to enhance capacity and reduce congestion in a corridor serving regional commuters to Philadelphia and Wilmington. As of November 2025, the project remains under construction with ongoing lane and ramp closures, including nightly restrictions, and is expected to reach completion by late 2025.[35] In Pennsylvania's Bucks County, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has undertaken bridge repairs and inspections on Interstate 295 from 2024 through 2025, targeting overpasses and structures near U.S. Route 1 in townships such as Middletown and Falls. These efforts include overnight lane closures for structural assessments and maintenance on eastbound and westbound segments between the Business U.S. 1 and U.S. 1 interchanges, as well as related work on adjacent U.S. 1 bridges to ensure structural integrity amid increasing traffic volumes.[36][37] Safety enhancements along Interstate 295 near Trenton have incorporated intelligent transportation systems, including dynamic message signs installed as part of the Interstate 295/Interstate 76/Route 42 direct connection project, which alert drivers to incidents, congestion, and travel times. These variable signs, along with camera surveillance and adaptive signal controls, support broader efforts to minimize crashes and improve operational efficiency in the Trenton-Morrisville area, a critical link for regional freight and commuter traffic.[9]Exit list
Delaware
The Delaware portion of Interstate 295 measures 5.71 miles from its southern terminus at the interchange with Interstate 95 near Newport to its northern terminus at the Delaware Memorial Bridge over the Delaware River near New Castle. This short segment features a single interchange providing access to local roadways and facilities.[38][14]| Exit | Destinations | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | DE 141 (New Castle Avenue) – US 13/US 40 (Dupont Highway), Wilmington, New Castle Airport | Mile marker 1.3; partial cloverleaf interchange with collector-distributor roadway; provides service to Wilmington and New Castle Airport (ILG).[14][1] |
New Jersey
The New Jersey segment of Interstate 295 spans 76.30 miles, beginning at milepost 0.00 near the Delaware Memorial Bridge in Pennsville Township and ending at milepost 76.30 at the Scudder Falls Bridge in Ewing Township. This portion includes 47 exits, numbered sequentially from 1 to 76, with several complex interchanges facilitating connections to major routes such as the New Jersey Turnpike, I-76, I-195, and US 130.[39] The following table details the exits from south to north, including approximate mileposts derived from official straight line diagrams, primary destinations, and notes on significant connections or features where applicable. Mileposts are rounded to the nearest tenth based on state documentation.[39][40]| Exit | Milepost | Destinations | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | 1.1 | NJ 49 East – Pennsville | Access to Delaware Memorial Bridge toll plaza and local communities in southern Salem County. |
| 1B | 1.1 | US 130 North – Penns Grove | Beginning of brief concurrency with US 130. |
| 1C | 1.1 | North Hook Road – Penns Grove | Local access in Pennsville Township. |
| 2B | 2.1 | US 40 East – Penns Grove | Connection to local routes near Carneys Point. |
| 2C | 2.1 | US 130 – Penns Grove | End of initial US 130 concurrency segment. |
| 4 | 5.4 | NJ 48 – Penns Grove, Woodstown | Access to rural areas in Salem County. |
| 7 | 7.2 | Pedricktown, Auburn Road (CR 641) | Serves industrial areas near Oldmans Township. |
| 10 | 8.2 | Center Square Road – Swedesboro | Local access in Logan Township, Gloucester County. |
| 11A | 11.9 | US 322 East – Mullica Hill | Partial interchange; eastbound access only. |
| 11B | 11.9 | US 322 West – Bridgeport | Cloverleaf interchange providing full access to US 322. |
| 14 | 14.2 | NJ 44 – Gibbstown, Repaupo | Connection to local roads in Logan Township. |
| 15 | 15.4 | CR 653 – Gibbstown, Harrisonville | Access to Greenwich Township communities. |
| 16A | 16.1 | CR 607 – Swedesboro, Paulsboro | Northern access ramp in Greenwich Township. |
| 16B | 16.1 | Gloucester | Southern local connection. |
| 17 | 17.3 | Harmony Road (CR 680) – Gibbstown | Serves East Greenwich Township. |
| 18 | 18.3 | Mantua Grove Road (CR 678) – Paulsboro, Mt. Royal, Clarksboro | Access to industrial and residential areas. |
| 19 | 19.4 | Crown Point Road (CR 667) – Mantua | Local route in Paulsboro Borough. |
| 20 | 20.6 | Mid-Atlantic Parkway (CR 643), CR 660 – Thorofare, Woodbury | Connection to West Deptford Township. |
| 21 | 21.9 | Delaware Street (CR 640) – National Park, Woodbury | Access near the Delaware River waterfront. |
| 22 | 22.9 | Red Bank Avenue (CR 644), CR 631 – National Park, Woodbury | Partial interchange with local traffic emphasis. |
| 23 | 23.4 | US 130 North – Westville | Resumes concurrency with US 130 toward Camden County. |
| 24 | 24.6 | NJ 45 – Woodbury, Westville | Major access to Gloucester County seat. |
| 25 | 25.2 | NJ 47 (Delsea Drive) – Bellmawr | Connection to Deptford Township and southern Camden County. |
| 26 | 26.0 | NJ 42 South – Camden, Atlantic City; I-76 West – Philadelphia | Complex trumpet interchange; as part of the ongoing Direct Connection project (partial openings in 2023; full completion expected 2028), direct ramps from I-295 northbound to NJ 42 southbound and from I-295 southbound to I-76 westbound have been added.[41][42][43] |
| 27 | 26.9 | I-76 East – Walt Whitman Bridge, Atlantic City; I-676 North – Vine Street Expressway, Philadelphia | Direct ramps to I-676 provide access to downtown Philadelphia; high-volume urban junction in Bellmawr. |
| 28 | 28.2 | NJ 168 (Black Horse Pike) – Bellmawr, Runnemede, Mt. Ephraim | Access to western Camden suburbs. |
| 29A | 29.6 | US 30 East (White Horse Pike) – Lawnside, Berlin | Eastern suburban connection. |
| 29B | 29.6 | US 30 West (White Horse Pike) – Barrington, Haddon Heights | Western access to Camden County communities. |
| 30 | 30.0 | NJ 41 (Warwick Road) – Barrington | Partial cloverleaf interchange with limited movements. |
| 31 | 31.7 | Woodcrest Station – Cherry Hill, Lawnside | Local access near PATCO Speedline station. |
| 32 | 32.4 | CR 561 – Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro | Connection to central Camden County. |
| 34A | 34.8 | NJ 70 East – Marlton | Eastern ramp to Burlington County. |
| 34B | 34.8 | NJ 70 West – Cherry Hill, Camden | Western access to shopping and urban areas. |
| 36A | 35.7 | NJ 73 South – Marlton | Southern connection to Mount Laurel. |
| 36B | 35.7 | NJ 73 North – Tacony Bridge | Key interchange providing access to Philadelphia via Tacony-Palmyra Bridge; major commercial hub. |
| 38 | 38.4 | NJ 38 – Mount Laurel, Moorestown | Access to Hartford Road area in Burlington County. |
| 40A | 40.1 | NJ 38 East – Mount Holly | End of US 130 concurrency at this interchange. |
| 40B | 40.1 | NJ 38 West – Moorestown | Local access in Mount Laurel Township. |
| 43 | 41.4 | Hartford Road (CR 537) – Mount Laurel | Serves western Burlington County. |
| 45A | 45.0 | Woodlane Road (CR 626) – Mount Holly | Southern ramp in Westampton Township. |
| 45B | 45.0 | Woodlane Road (CR 626) – Mount Holly | Northern access to Burlington County parks and services. |
| 47A | 47.5 | CR 541 South – Mount Holly | Southern connection to historic district. |
| 47B | 47.5 | CR 541 North – Burlington | Northern ramp to Burlington Township. |
| 52A | 51.9 | NJ 656 – Columbus, Bordentown | Western access in Florence Township. |
| 52B | 51.9 | NJ 656 – Florence, Bordentown | Eastern local route. |
| 56 | 56.1 | Rising Sun Road (CR 662) – Bordentown | Access near Bordentown Township. |
| 57 | 56.8 | US 130 – Bordentown, Trenton | Resumes US 130 concurrency toward Mercer County. |
| 60 | 60.6 | I-195 East – Princeton, NJ 29 North – Trenton | Major interchange connecting to Garden State Parkway and central New Jersey; complex directional ramps. |
| 61A | 60.9 | Arena Drive East, White Horse Avenue – Trenton | Eastern access in Hamilton Township. |
| 61B | 60.9 | Arena Drive West, Olden Avenue – Trenton | Western local connection. |
| 62 | 61.9 | NJ 206 (South Olden Avenue) – Trenton | Access to downtown Trenton. |
| 63A | 62.4 | Kuser Road (CR 619) – Mercerville | Northern ramp. |
| 63B | 62.4 | NJ 33 (Nottingham Way), CR 535 – Mercerville, Trenton | Key connection to Mercer County roadways. |
| 64 | 63.9 | South Broad Street (CR 622) – Hamilton | Local access near Hamilton Square. |
| 65A | 65.3 | Sloan Avenue East – Trenton | Eastern suburban route. |
| 65B | 65.3 | Sloan Avenue West – Trenton | Western connection. |
| 67A | 67.5 | US 1 North – New Brunswick, Trenton | Northern ramp to major artery. |
| 67B | 67.5 | US 1 South – Trenton | Southern access. |
| 68A | 68.4 | Princeton Pike (CR 583) North – Lawrenceville | Northern ramp. |
| 68B | 68.4 | Princeton Pike (CR 583) South – Lawrenceville | Southern connection to Princeton area. |
| 69A | 69.5 | US 206 North (Lawrenceville Road) – Princeton | Access to Princeton University vicinity. |
| 69B | 69.5 | US 206 South – Trenton | Southern local route. |
| 71 | 70.9 | Federal City Road (CR 546) – Hopewell | Access in Hopewell Township. |
| 72 | 72.3 | NJ 31 – Ewing, Pennington | Connection to Hunterdon County routes. |
| 73A | 73.0 | Scotch Road (CR 611) North – Ewing | Northern ramp near Trenton. |
| 73B | 73.0 | Scotch Road (CR 611) South – Ewing | Southern access. |
| 75 | 75.0 | Bear Tavern Road (CR 579) – West Trenton | Local route near the Delaware River. |
| 76 | 76.3 | NJ 29 – Trenton, Lambertville; Scudder Falls Bridge | Northern terminus; crosses into Pennsylvania via the Scudder Falls Bridge. |
Pennsylvania
Interstate 295 enters Pennsylvania from New Jersey via the Scudder Falls Bridge over the Delaware River and travels 10.27 miles westward through Bucks County to its western terminus at an interchange with Interstate 95 in Bristol Township, serving as the route's endpoint. This segment, formerly part of Interstate 95, was redesignated as I-295 in March 2018 to establish a continuous mainline for I-95 via the newly completed Pennsylvania Turnpike connection, integrating the former alignment into the auxiliary bypass system around Philadelphia.[44][45] The entire Pennsylvania portion is toll-free, distinct from the tolled Scudder Falls Bridge immediately at its eastern start.[31] The highway remains in close proximity to the Delaware River for its initial miles through Lower Makefield Township before curving southwest.[46] The Pennsylvania section features four numbered interchanges, starting from Exit 1 near the river and increasing westward, with Exit 2 reserved for potential future development. Recent bridge repairs and maintenance in Bucks County, including ramp work near the eastern terminus, have caused intermittent closures and lane restrictions on Exit 1 ramps during 2024 and continuing into late 2025.[47][48]| Exit | Destinations | Mile | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PA 32 – Yardley | 0.57 | Partial cloverleaf interchange via Taylorsville Road providing indirect access to PA 32 north toward Yardley and Morrisville; ramps subject to overnight closures for repairs through late 2025.[49][50] |
| 2 | Reserved | 2.3 | Unbuilt; space preserved for potential future interchange.[31] |
| 3 | US 1 – Penndel | 5.0 | Diamond interchange connecting to US 1 Business (Lincoln Highway) south toward Penndel and Levittown; serves local commercial areas including Oxford Valley Mall.[49][51] |
| 4 | I-95 south – Philadelphia, PA Turnpike | 10.27 | Cloverleaf interchange marking the western terminus; provides access to I-95 south toward Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-276) east/west.[45][52] |