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Released: 12/14/2021
Ben Franklin Bridge Overnight Milling & Paving Work to Occur December 15-18
Only one lane will be open to traffic at times during the overnight hours
CAMDEN, NJ - Beginning Wednesday, December 15, the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) will begin a milling and paving project on the Ben Franklin Bridge. The work will replace deteriorated portions of the pavement on the span and provide motorists with a smoother, more-even driving surface.
In order to minimize disruptions to traffic, the work will take place overnight between the hours of 8 p.m. and 4-6 a.m. and will occur over three consecutive nights. Therefore, lane closures and reduced speed limits are expected, and motorists are advised to allow extra time to cross the bridge. All work is weather permitting.
During the work, motorists can expect the following lanes open to traffic across the bridge:
Wednesday, December 15:
- 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. - 2 lanes to PA & 3 lanes to NJ
- 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Thursday - 1 lane to PA & 3 lanes to NJ
Thursday, December 16:
- 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. - 2 lanes to NJ & 3 lanes to PA
- 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Friday - 1 lane to NJ & 3 lanes to PA
Friday, December 17:
- 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. - 2 lanes to PA & 3 lanes to NJ
Saturday, December 18:
- 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. - 1 lane to PA & 3 lanes to NJ
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