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The iconic Ben Franklin Bridge dazzles the Philadelphia-Camden Waterfront with new LED lights.
The upgraded illumination is part of the nearly 100-year-old bridge's $216.9M Suspension Span & Anchorage Rehabilitation to extend the life of the span.
#StewardshipServiceCommunity
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We had the fortunate opportunity to capture these incredible pictures as the
@BattleshipNJ
made its historical trip down the Delaware River and eventually underneath the
#WaltWhitmanBridge
👀
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⚠️BEN FRANKLIN BRIDGE CLOSED⚠️
Effective immediately, the
#BenFranklinBridge
is closed until further notice due to police activity in Philadelphia.
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⚠️BEN FRANKLIN BRIDGE CLOSED⚠️
Effective immediately, the
#BenFranklinBridge
is closed until further notice due to police activity.
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PROJECT UPDATE! The
#BenFranklinBridge
South Walkway Ramp is nearing completion & will reopen in a few weeks.
🎥Take a tour with the
#DRPA
project engineer to see construction progress and what's to come! 👷♀️🚧
#BikePHL
#OnTheCircuit
@bcgp
@circuittrails
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The
#BenFranklinBridge
will be lit red tonight in support of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's
#LightTheNightForFallenFirefighters
, a tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
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The
#BenFranklinBridge
will shine in red tonight to show support for our
@Phillies
as they continue their quest to win the World Series! ⚾️ Go Phils!
#RedOctober
#WorldSeries
#RingTheBell
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The
#BenFranklinBridge
will be lit in red tonight to support the
@Phillies
as they battle the Astros in the World Series! ⚾️ Go Phils!
#RedOctober
#WorldSeries
#RingTheBell
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⚠️BEN FRANKLIN BRIDGE TRAVEL ALERT
All lanes closed at this time due to a protest in Philadelphia. Use Walt or Betsy as an alternative.
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⚠️Ben Franklin Bridge Closed
All lanes of Ben Franklin Bridge are closed as a result of demonstrators in Philadelphia. Use the Betsy Ross or Walt Whitman Bridge at this time.
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#OnThisDay
100 years ago, construction started on the
#BenFranklinBridge
. Four years later, in 1926, the bridge would open to traffic and become a vital transportation link and iconic landmark, which carries more than 30 million vehicles today.
🔗:
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🥳 Happy 94th birthday to the
#BenFranklinBridge
! The BFB opened on this date in 1926! 🎉🎊
Originally named the "Delaware River Bridge," the toll in 1926 was 0.25 for a car, 0.15 for a horse & rider and 0.30 for a horse-drawn carriage 🐎
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Tonight, the
#BenFranklinBridge
and both sides of the river glow blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag, to show solidarity with the nation of Ukraine and its people.💙💛
#SolidarityWithUkraine
#StandWithUkraine
🇺🇦
📷:
@camdencountynj
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The
#BenFranklinBridge
will be lit red tonight to support the
@Phillies
in their postseason push! ⚾️
#RingTheBell
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👀 While crossing the
#BenFranklinBridge
, you may have noticed lane restrictions with little signs of
#construction
work. Well, that's because the work is occurring about 250 feet above!
#NoFearOfHeights
#DontLookDown
Learn more ➡️
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⚠️BEN FRANKLIN BRIDGE CLOSED⚠️
At this time, the bridge is closed to all traffic. Motorists are advised to seek an alternate bridge. All other
#DRPA
bridges remain in good shape.
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⚠️BEN FRANKLIN BRIDGE CLOSED⚠️
The
#BenFranklinBridge
is closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic until further notice due to police activity in Philadelphia.
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The
#BenFranklinBridge
will be lit up green the next few days to show our support for the
@Eagles
as they begin their quest to repeat as Super Bowl Champs this weekend!
#FlyEaglesFly
#Eagles
#NFLPlayoffs
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The
#BenFranklinBridge
is lit orange tonight for
#WorldKidneyDay
to raise awareness of the importance of our kidneys.
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📢 The Ben Franklin Bridge South Pedestrian Walkway will reopen this Saturday, 5/25!
The north walkway will then be closed for construction-related activity on the bridge.
MORE ===>
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📢 The Ben Franklin Bridge South Pedestrian Walkway has reopened!
The north walkway is now closed for construction-related activity on the bridge.
MORE ===>
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It's always peaceful to watch the motion and the action under the
#BenFranklinBridge
!
📸:
@ProfDuff
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We are proud to shine the historic
#BenFranklinBridge
in red to support the
@Phillies
as they continue their postseason run this afternoon! ⚾️ Go Phils!
#RingTheBell
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This
#ThrowbackThursday
pic takes us back almost 65 years ago to the day!
Taken on May 9, 1956, this picture shows the main span of the
#WaltWhitmanBridge
under construction. The bridge would open to traffic about a year later in 1957. 👀
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Falcon babies! These 4 eyas recently hatched at the Walt Whitman Bridge!
Did you know that
#DRPA
's four bridges have nesting boxes? The boxes provide shelter from the elements and the gravel floor mimics the ground where falcons naturally scratch out spots to lay their eggs.
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The Ben Franklin Bridge has reopened in both directions.
All westbound traffic continues to be diverted to 95 N/S until further notice.
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The
#BenFranklinBridge
will shine in red tonight to show support for our
@Phillies
as they continue their quest to win the World Series! ⚾️ Go Phils!
#RedOctober
#WorldSeries
#RingTheBell
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👀 TIMELAPSE VIDEO:
The
@BattleshipNJ
embarks on a historical trip down the Delaware River ...
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This week's
#FlashbackFriday
takes us back to the construction of the
#BenFranklinBridge
. Construction began in 1922 and it would open to traffic about 4 years later.
The Ben Franklin Bridge is an unique bridge in that it offers 3 different modes of transportation. 🚗🚂🚶
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Another truly amazing POV picture of the
#Thunderbirds
&
#BlueAngels
as they soared above the
#BenFranklinBridge
earlier this week! 🇺🇲
Thank you to our
#HealthcareHeroes
,
#FirstResponders
&
#EssentialWorkers
📷:
@NAVAIRNews
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This pic was taken exactly 98 years ago today on 3/24/1924 👀
The anchorages for the
#BenFranklinBridge
are in place, but there's plenty more work to be done.
Over 2 years later, the "Benny" would open to traffic on July 1, 1926.
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It is one of the most talked about TV shows and it was filmed locally. But did anyone notice the special guest appearance of our very own Commodore Barry Bridge during a scene in “Mare of Easttown”?
#MareOfEasttown
#MareofEasttownHBO
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The
#BenFranklinBridge
shines in rainbow colors for the remainder of June to celebrate
#PrideMonth
🌈 and the Stonewall Riot.
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#OnThisDay
, tower construction for the Delaware River Bridge, later renamed
#BenFranklinBridge
, began.
This 1923 photo shows the first steel installed for the Philly Tower. Tower construction took 10 months and was done in May, 1924 at a cost of $1.4M.
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We dug deep into the archives and found this picture of the
#WaltWhitmanBridge
under construction in December of 1955. The bridge would open to traffic on May 16, 1957.
#ThrowbackThursday
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The
#BenFranklinBridge
is lit in red tonight in honor of
@PhillyFireDept
Lieutenant Matthew LeTourneau.
#RedLightsforMatt
#phillyfire
#PFD
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A bird's-eye view of the Battleship New Jersey before it makes its way down the Delaware River!
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Please join us on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 for the ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the South Walkway Bicycle and Pedestrian Ramp on the Ben Franklin Bridge! | DETAILS:
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Today, Cherelle L. Parker makes history as the first woman to chair the Delaware River Port Authority Board. As chair, she will oversee an agency with a $305.1M annual operating budget, an $846M five-year capital budget, and an 874-member workforce.
🔗
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We were recently contacted by a community member asking for help to make their bicycle commute across the BFB Walkway less stressful.
Our maintenance department came through in a big way & we could not be any prouder.
Stewardship. Service. Community
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Thank you to our
#HealthcareHeroes
,
#FirstResponders
&
#EssentialWorkers
! POV from the
#Thunderbirds
&
#BlueAngels
as they soared over the
#BenFranklinBridge
yesterday. 🇺🇸
📷: LCDR Adam Kerrick, USN via
@KatieKatro6abc
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#TBT
:
#BenFranklinBridge
in 1926. Originally built for 6 vehicle lanes, 4 track areas & 2 pedestrian walkways
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In honor of
#LaborDay
, here is a vintage photo collage of the workers who constructed the
#BenFranklinBridge
in the 1920s. Today, we celebrate the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. 🇺🇸
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The
#BenFranklinBridge
will shine blue & white this week for
#Hanukkah
.
#HappyHanukkah
#FestivalOfLights
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#HappyBirthday
to the Betsy Ross Bridge! 🎂🎈
#OnThisDay
48 years ago, the BRB officially opened to traffic. It was the first automotive bridge named for a woman in the U.S.
Here is a present-day pic and some pics during its construction.
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#OnThisDay
in 1926, the
#BenFranklinBridge
opened to the public.
After ceremonies on both sides of the river, the bridge was opened to allow pedestrians to walk across. An estimated 100,000 people crossed.
The bridge would open to vehicles the following day.
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The
#BenFranklinBridge
will be lit blue tonight for
@BlueLightsColon
, urging people to get screened for Colorectal Cancer.
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Have you ever wanted to drive the 'zipper machine'?
Here's your chance...
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To celebrate
#WaybackWednesday
, here is a photo taken from the Ben Franklin Bridge way back in 1928 and an almost identical angle picture taken present day!
🤯
📸:
@leviathant
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The
#BenFranklinBridge
is proud to be
#onthecircuit
!
The bridge is an iconic segment of this 800-mile network of bicycle & pedestrian trails that connect people to communities, jobs & parks in the Greater Philadelphia Region. 🚴🚶🏃♀️
What’s something you didn’t know about Philly? Here’s 1 🚲: The
@circuittrails
are one of the largest trail networks in the country. It's the perfect way to safely bike, walk, & run.
#OurTurnToTourist
#VisitPhilly
[📸 photo: @ neptunosvws on Instagram]
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100 years ago today, construction started on this magnificent bridge and to this day, it produces breathtaking photos like these!
📸(
@deeksterphotos
)
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Almost 70° in February?🌞
Sounds like a great reason to take advantage of the gorgeous weather with an afternoon walk, jog or bike ride across the
#BenFranklinBridge
. The pedestrian walkway is open until 8 p.m.
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DRPA seeks artistic talent & partners with
@muralarts
to create
#murals
at
#BenFranklinBridge
#PhillyMurals
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If you ask us Bob, that sure is one beautiful looking bridge! 👍
Thanks for sharing!
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We can’t think of a better way to enjoy this beautiful weather than getting some exercise on the Ben Franklin Bridge walkway! It is open until 8pm tonight!
#BenFranklinBridge
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“Lost time is never found again.” - Ben Franklin.
It's always a good time to travel across the BFB walkway!
📸(
@Eddyrdz99
)
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Tonight the
#BenFranklinBridge
is lit blue in honor of
#LightsOnAfterschool
. This project is part of
@afterschool4all
, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that all children have access to quality, affordable afterschool programs.
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That bridge in the background though, Jan! Great pic!
What a morning. Already a little bit muggy out here along the Camden Waterfront, but beautiful nonetheless. See you again soon on
@CBSPhilly
!
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How do you transport a 40-foot animatronic dinosaur from South Jersey to Philadelphia? That answer is easy: across the
#BenFranklinBridge
!
📷:
@AcadNatSci
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#FlashbackFriday
to 2019 when the Ben Franklin Bridge South Walkway Bicycle and Pedestrian Ramp officially opened to the public. 🚴♂️🚶🏃
🔗:
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How about this aerial shot of the historic
#BenFranklinBridge
from the 1950s? This view is looking east toward NJ.
In the foreground is Monument Plaza, where the famous Bolt of Lightning sculpture would be installed at the bridge's base in 1984:
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"We're so happy to be a part of this ... let's continue these trails!" - Philadelphia Councilman
@CMMarkSquilla
#bfbwalkway
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The beauty of the
#BenFranklinBridge
and CGI! 👀
#ShazamMovie
This is also a reminder that you can get text-alerts for events impacting travel on any
#DRPA
bridge:
🔗:
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The drought is over and the
#Phillies
are back in the
#MLB
playoffs! It might be time to dust off these banners from the 2008 World Series run! Who remembers these banners??
Best of luck in the playoffs
@Phillies
!
#RingTheBell
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#FlashbackFriday
to 2005 when
@matt_odonnell
of
@6abc
helped us out at the
#CommodoreBarryBridge
toll booth!
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The walkway on the Ben Franklin Bridge gives you the opportunity to get some exercise all while providing views like this! ❤️
📸:
@albvrto_
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The
#BenFranklinBridge
joins other national landmarks by lighting up orange this evening to honor and remember the lives lost to COVID-19.
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#FlashbackFriday
to the mid-1950s when the
#WaltWhitmanBridge
was nearing its completion.
The bridge officially opened to traffic on May 16, 1957.
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"We are delighted that the
#DRPA
worked collaboratively with many regional partners to build the ramp and make today’s ribbon cutting possible,” says
@fjohnboyle
@bcgp
#BFBwalkway
#onthecircuit
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⚠️BEN FRANKLIN BRIDGE CLOSED⚠️
The
#BenFranklinBridge
is closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic until further notice due to police activity in Philadelphia.
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A cast of baby falcons recently hatched in a nesting box in an anchorage of the historic
#BenFranklinBridge
. The eyas consisted of three males and one female.
Did you know that all four DRPA bridges have nesting boxes?
🔗
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#TBT
: August 1924– Dignitaries walk along a work platform which will be used in constr of the
#BenFranklinBridge
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No Toll Increases Ben Franklin, Walt Whitman, Commodore Barry, and Betsy Ross Bridges in 2023!
This morning, DRPA Commissioners voted to freeze tolls. Their action marks the 12th year interstate travel will remain at $5 roundtrip for passenger vehicles.
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This picture was taken exactly 97 years ago today. Workers in 1925 are shown installing the north side cable band on the Ben Franklin Bridge. This angle is from the Philly side span.
The "Benny" would open about a year later on July 1, 1926.
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"This
#solar
generation project is expected to provide more than 50% of total electricity consumption through solar energy for the DRPA and
@RidePATCO
," said DRPA Vice Chairman Jeffrey Nash.
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The
#BenFranklinBridge
will be lit up green tonight to show our support for the
@Eagles
as they continue their march to the Super Bowl this weekend!
#FlyEaglesFly
#Eagles
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Perched high atop the
#BenFranklinBridge
yesterday, construction workers erect work platforms beneath one of the bridge's main suspension cables. The task is part of the bridge's $216.9M suspension span & anchorage rehab project -- the largest project in
#DRPA
's history.
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The fog provided an incredible background for New Year's Eve fireworks near the
#BenFranklinBridge
! 🎆
📸:
@urphillypal
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50 ago, there were no
#peregrine
falcons living in Pennsylvania. Today, nesting pairs are successfully raising chicks every year on
#DRPA
's 4 bridges and in 30+ other locations across the region. 👉
#WildlifeWednesday
#animals
#nature
#fledging
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Crews working on the "Delaware River Bridge" in 1925. The bridge would open about a year later and would eventually be renamed the Ben Franklin Bridge!
#FlashbackFriday
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Happy 67th birthday to the
#WaltWhitmanBridge
! 🎂🎈
#OnThisDay
in 1957, the bridge opened to vehicular traffic. In the days leading up to the opening, pedestrians were able to walk the bridge. When it opened at 12:01 a.m., cars were lined up ready to make the ride across.
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The Ben Franklin Bridge shines in rainbow colors in honor of the Stonewall Riots and Pride Month 🌈
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⚠️Betsy Ross Bridge remains CLOSED in both directions until further notice. Fire on the PA side has thick black smoke blowing across the span taking visibility to zero. Consider Ben Franklin Bridge as alternate.
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It’s a beautiful day outside, so why not take advantage of the weather and walk, jog or cycle across the
#BenFranklinBridge
.
The bridge's pedestrian walkway is open daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. 🚶🏃♂️🚲☀️🍂
🔗
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