DRPA Invites Public to Celebrate the Ben Franklin Bridge’s 100th Anniversary July 11

UNPRECEDENTED INVESTMENT IN OUR FUTURE

The Authority currently has $801.7 million in on-going capital projects in order to maintain, improve and upgrade our four bridges and PATCO transit line.

BEN FRANKLIN BRIDGE SUSPENSION SPAN & ANCHORAGE REHABILITATION

A $216.9M project to dehumidificate the main suspension cables, steel repairs, rehabilitation of the walkways and more.

PATCO TICKET COLLECTION ENHANCEMENT

A $16.9M project to upgrading PATCO’s fare collection system to accept digital payment options.

BEN FRANKLIN BRIDGE MASONRY REHABILITATION

This project aims to rehabilitate the century-old masonry components of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.

FRANKLIN SQUARE STATION REOPENING

A $29.3M project to allow the PATCO station to become fully functional and in-line with the existing stations.

PATCO ELEVATOR INSTALLATIONS

A $37.8M multi-phase project to install elevators in all PATCO stations.

SOLAR ENERGY GENERATION

More than 50% of the total electricity consumption for DRPA and PATCO will be provided through solar energy.

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Together we are world-class stewards of public transportation assets. Working collaboratively across all business units, we operate, maintain, improve and protect transportation infrastructure for the benefit of the citizens we serve throughout the Greater Philadelphia Region. We are committed to building credibility, earning public trust and creating public value.

Vehicles traveled across our four bridges in 2025

Passengers were carried by PATCO trains in 2025