Unprecedented Investment in Our Future
The Authority currently has $738.9 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 | ||||||
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | TOTAL | |
| Benjamin Franklin Bridge | $55,116,000 | $44,860,000 | $44,450,000 | $39,000,000 | $31,225,000 | $214,651,000 |
| Walt Whitman Bridge | $8,294,000 | $4,625,000 | $15,500,000 | $17,050,000 | $14,700,000 | 60,169,000 |
| Commodore Barry Bridge | $21,852,000 | $24,000,000 | $25,500,000 | $25,500,000 | $25,000,000 | $121,852,000 |
| Betsy Ross Bridge | $828,000 | $10,350,000 | $22,100,000 | $26,800,000 | $26,200,000 | $86,278,000 |
| Multi-Bridges or All Facilities | $5,525,000 | $10,200,000 | $9,700,000 | $6,800,000 | $2,000,000 | $34,225,000 |
| Facility Security | $1,645,000 | $1,950,000 | $2,125,000 | $2,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $11,720,000 |
| DRPA Other | $1,681,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,700,000 | $0 | $0 | $4,381,000 |
| PATCO | $32,108,000 | $39,370,000 | $42,583,000 | $37,981,000 | $36,890,000 | $188,932,000 |
| Technology | $10,825,000 | $375,000 | $250,000 | $0 | $0 | $11,450,000 |
| All Schedules | $5,289 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,289 |
| Total Capital Program: | $143,163,000 | $136,730,000 | $163,908,000 | $155,631,000 | $139,515,000 | $738,947,000 |
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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SOLAR ENERGY
GENERATION
$0 | Currently in progress
More than 50% of the total electricity consumption for DRPA and PATCO will be provided through solar energy.
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FRANKLIN SQUARE STATION REOPENING
$29.3M | Design phase
Project allows the PATCO station to become fully functional and in-line with the existing stations.
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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 Elevator Installations
$37.8M | Currently in progress
A multi-phase project to install elevators in all PATCO stations.
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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
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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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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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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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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