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
Commodore Barry Bridge Painting & Rehabilitation
$220.0M | Currently in progress
This project focuses on preserving and enhancing the bridges steel components and more.
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Commodore Barry Bridge Weld Investigation & Remediation
$12.8M | Currently in progress
A proactive initiative to assess & strengthen the bridge, ensuring its long-term safety & reliability for generations to come.
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BETSY ROSS BRIDGE PAINTING
& STRUCTURAL REPAIRS
$93.0M | Currently in progress
A multi-year project to install a new protective coating system to extend the life of the bridge for years to come.
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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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PATCO PLATFORM AND
HEADHOUSE UPGRADES
$22.8M | Currently in progress
A project to upgrade Woodcrest & Collingswood Stations to enhance safety, accessibility, & rider experience.
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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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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 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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Completed Projects
FRANKLIN SQUARE STATION REOPENING
$29.3M | Completed
Project allows the PATCO station to become fully functional and in-line with the existing stations.
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Ben Franklin Bridge Suspension Span & Anchorage Rehabilitation
$216.9M | Completed
A project to dehumidificate the main suspension cables, steel repairs, rehabilitation of the walkways and more.
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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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WALT WHITMAN BRIDGE MAIN CABLE INVESTIGATION AND DEHUMIDIFICATION
$9.7M | Completed
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 | Completed
Rehabilitation of the Commodore Barry Bridge substructures to extend their useful life.
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PATCO Station Enhancements
$6.0M | Completed
A project to enhance and improve PATCO's Lindenwold, Woodcrest and Ferry Avenue stations.
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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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