The final phase of the Delaware River Port Authority’s (DRPA) Ben Franklin Bridge renovation project will begin soon. The cleaning and painting project will complete the Philadelphia approach span of the bridge and will have an impact on Old City residents. Tenting of the bridge will likely entail two 24-hour shifts, and the potential closure of Florist Street, which runs parallel to the bridge, would result in limited parking and pedestrian access. The dates and schedules have not yet been confirmed.

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Brochures, informational video and fact sheets are available through the DRPA’s PR firm Portfolio Associates, Inc., 510 Walnut Street, Suite 1411 or call  215.627.3660 for more details.

Toll free information number: Residents, business owners, bridge users, community organizations and other interested parties can call 1.866.321.2475 with questions or concerns about the painting of this 81-year-old landmark. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

During office hours: On weekdays from 9:00 am ­ 5:00 pm, you may call DRPA's Customer Service and Community Relations Department at 215.218.3750 ext. 2255 or email them at info@lists.drpa.org

Join the eAlerts Program: If you would like to receive information about the project via email, please visit DRPAs website at www.drpa.org and look for the email notification service link. Click this link and register for the eAlerts program. Just select BFB Bridge Painting Project as your area of interest.