PROJECT DETAILS
Project cost: $93.0 millionConstruction start: Spring 2023
Estimated completion: Fall 2027
BETSY ROSS BRIDGE PAINTING & STRUCTURAL REPAIRS
Project Overview
The Betsy Ross Bridge is currently undergoing a $93 million comprehensive maintenance project designed to enhance its structural integrity and appearance. This initiative includes blasting to remove all existing lead-based paint down to the bare metal, along with painting and repairing the bridge's steel and concrete components. Key focus areas for this project include the thru truss spans, dolphins, Pennsylvania girder spans, deck truss spans, gantries, barriers, the Richmond Street Overpass, and the toll plaza.
To ensure long-lasting protection, a new coating system will be applied, consisting of an organic zinc primer, an epoxy intermediate coat, and an aliphatic acrylic urethane finish coat. This thorough approach addresses deteriorating elements and provides a fresh, durable finish that will extend the life of the bridge for years to come.
What Drivers Should Know
At times, motorists should expect lane closures and reduced speed limits in construction work zones. Please check traffic conditions before traveling, allow extra time, and consider alternate routes, like the Ben Franklin Bridge. For updates on significant disruptions, sign up for travel text alerts.
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Betsy Ross Bridge Painting & Structural Repairs
Betsy Ross Bridge Painting & Structural Repairs
Betsy Ross Bridge Painting & Structural Repairs
Betsy Ross Bridge Painting & Structural Repairs
Betsy Ross Bridge Painting & Structural Repairs
Betsy Ross Bridge Painting & Structural Repairs
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