Unprecedented Investment in Our Future
The Authority currently has $794.2 million in on-going capital projects in order to maintain, improve and upgrade our four bridges and PATCO transit line.
| Five-Year Capital Program Summary | ||||||
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | TOTAL | |
| Benjamin Franklin Bridge | $45,725,000 | $30,410,000 | $39,130,000 | $39,000,000 | $27,500,000 | $181,765,000 |
| Walt Whitman Bridge | $4,880,000 | $8,300,000 | $15,700,000 | $16,700,000 | $26,600,000 | $72,180,000 |
| Commodore Barry Bridge | $6,200,000 | $31,350,000 | $40,340,000 | $35,535,000 | $35,035,000 | $148,460,000 |
| Betsy Ross Bridge | $22,730,000 | $21,680,000 | $20,750,000 | $17,000,000 | $6,000 | $88,160,000 |
| Multi-Bridges or All Facilities | $11,400,000 | $14,300,000 | $11,900,000 | $14,000,000 | $15,125,000 | $66,725,000 |
| Facility Security | $1,825,000 | $3,038,000 | $1,875,000 | $5,088,000 | $75,000 | $11,900,000 |
| DRPA Other | $5,025,000 | $3,000,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,700,000 | $9,725,000 |
| PATCO | $36,308,000 | $40,347,000 | $41,161,000 | $40,447,000 | $29,175,000 | $187,438,000 |
| Technology | $15,212,000 | $4,950,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,162,000 |
| All Schedules | $7,660,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,660 |
| Total Capital Program: | $156,965,000 | $157,375,000 | $170,856,000 | $167,770,000 | $141,210,000 | $794,175,000 |
Featured Projects
Ben Franklin Bridge Suspension Span & Anchorage Rehabilitation
$216.9M | Currently in progress
A project to dehumidificate the main suspension cables, steel repairs, rehabilitation of the walkways and more.
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FRANKLIN SQUARE STATION REOPENING
$29.3M | Currently in progress
Project allows the PATCO station to become fully functional and in-line with the existing stations.
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TOLLING TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM UPGRADE
$51.5M | Currently in progress
An upgrade to the latest tolling system with cutting-edge technology in the industry.
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PATCO FARE
COLLECTION ENHANCEMENT
$16.9M | Currently in progress
This project will allow riders to use the convenience of mobile devices & contactless credit cards at fare gates.
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WALT WHITMAN BRIDGE MAIN CABLE INVESTIGATION AND DEHUMIDIFICATION
$9.7M | Currently in progress
Investigation of the interior conditions of the main suspension cables, design a dehumidification system, and load rating analyses for the suspended spans.
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COMMODORE BARRY BRIDGE STRUCTURAL REHABILITATION
$19.3M | Currently in progress
Rehabilitation of the Commodore Barry Bridge substructures to extend their useful life.
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COMMODORE BARRY BRIDGE
PAINTING
$84.4M | Currently in progress
A multi-phase project to de-lead and repaint the bridge, approaches and more.
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BETSY ROSS BRIDGE
PAINTING
$77.0M | Currently in progress
A multi-phase project to blast clean and paint the entire bridge structure.
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PATCO Station Enhancements
$6.0M | Currently in progress
A project to enhance and improve PATCO's Lindenwold, Woodcrest and Ferry Avenue stations.
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Completed Projects
SOLAR ENERGY
GENERATION
$0 | Completed
More than 50% of the total electricity consumption for DRPA and PATCO will be provided through solar energy.
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Walt Whitman Bridge Corridor Rehabilitation at I-76
$74.0M | Completed
A project to rehabilitate nearly two miles of I-76 before the bridge in South Philly.
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WALT WHITMAN BRIDGE PAINTING
$73.4M | Completed
A project to blast clean and paint the towers, suspension spans and more.
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PATCO Elevator Installations
$37.8M | Completed
A multi-phase project to install elevators in all PATCO stations.
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WALKWAY BIKE & PEDESTRIAN RAMP
$10.5M | Completed
A project to improve accessibility and a better transportation experience for pedestrians & cyclists.
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BEN FRANKLIN BRIDGE
TRACK Rehabilitation
$103M | Completed
A project to replace the entire PATCO track system on the bridge.
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LINDENWOLD YARD REHAB
$45.4M | Completed
The project will upgrade the condition of approximately 25,000 linear feet of track, 49 switches and more.
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PATCO Woodcrest Station
Parking Lot Rehabilitation
$6.1M | Completed
A seven phase project to completely rehabilitate a 25-acre parking lot at Woodcrest Station.
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5TH STREET pedestrian & vehicular TUNNEL MURALS
$119K | Completed
Using art to craft a better transportation experience for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike.
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