PROJECTS

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.

Five-Year Capital Program Summary
2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 TOTAL
Benjamin Franklin Bridge $20,425,000 $33,900,000 $35,525,000 $33,500,000 $43,150,000 $166,500,000
Walt Whitman Bridge $9,900,000 $14,450,000 $18,625,000 $18,425,000 $13,000,000 $74,400,000
Commodore Barry Bridge $43,750,000 $45,500,000 $55,450,000 $50,400,000 $40,250,000 $235,350,000
Betsy Ross Bridge $26,800,000 $23,900,000 $14,000,000 $3,250,000 $2,000,000 $69,950,000
Multi-Bridges or All Facilities $19,250,000 $16,850,000 $17,850,000 $17,000,000 $16,200,000 $87,150,000
Facility Security $2,705,000 $1,025,000 $1,825,000 $1,850,000 $2,000,000 $9,405,000
DRPA Other $2,810,000 $3,250,000 $2,000,000 $0 $1,700,000 $9,760,000
PATCO $29,340,000 $26,175,000 $23,455,000 $21,265,000 $15,925,000 $116,160,000
Technology $12,630,000 $6,055,000 $4,530,000 $925,000 $925,000 $25,065,000
All Schedules $7,991,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $7,991,000
Total Capital Program: $175,601,000 $171,105,000 $173,260,000 $146,615,000 $135,150,000 $801,731,000

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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Ben Franklin Bridge Masonry Rehabilitation

Currently in progress
Project rehabilitates the century-old masonry components of the Ben Franklin Bridge, an iconic historic landmark.
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BETSY ROSS BRIDGE PAINTING
& STRUCTURAL REPAIRS

$93.0M | Currently in progress
A multi-year prject to install a new protective coating system to extend the life of the bridge for years to come.
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PATCO LINDENWOLD
CONTROL CENTER

$19.4M | Currently in progress
This project involves the construction of a state-of-the-art control center for PATCO.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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