BEN FRANKLIN BRIDGE DECK TRUSS PROJECT

New Bridge Project Starts

The Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) is starting a new project on the Ben Franklin Bridge. As part of ongoing maintenance to ensure the safety of the traveling public, The Ben Franklin Bridge Deck Truss Rehabilitation Project will repair the bridge deck truss (series of beams and columns under the roadway that hold the bridge up).

The project will include rehabilitation of the approach spans on each side of the bridge (Philadelphia and Camden); repair of steel components (columns/beams) within the bridge support system; and additional drainage and electrical improvements. The project will run through early 2012.

Here’s What To Expect

Construction noise during the removal and installation of steel components.
The majority of the work is scheduled for daytime working hours.
Occasional lane closures along the bridge roadway, I-95 and surface streets under the bridge approaches.
Camden construction will take place under the bridge from 3rd Street to the Delaware River.
Philadelphia construction will take place under the bridge from 4th Street to Columbus Boulevard.

Environmentally Speaking

DRPA takes measurable steps to ensure safety during projects, including this one. Steps for this project include monitoring to:

assure noise and air quality ordinances are met,
ensure the proper handling, storage and disposal of materials,
protect the safety of the public and project workers, and
assure dust is properly contained and disposed within guidelines established by various transportation and safety agencies.

For More Information

DRPA has established a toll free hotline for questions or concerns. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 1-800-671-5995.

Please feel free to email us at info@ lists.drpa.org with questions or comments. For updates on the project, please register for our eAlerts mail subscription service at www.drpa.org/special/email_notification.html. Just select “BFB Deck Truss Rehab Project” as your area of interest.

DRPA is committed to keeping you and the public informed about the Ben Franklin Bridge Deck Truss Rehabilitation Project, and to causing as little inconvenience as possible. We thank you for your patience.

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