Delaware River Port Authority of Pennsylvania and New Jersey
07/06/2026 | Press release | Archived content
Ben Franklin Bridge to close on Saturday, July 11 from 8:30AM-4PM for Celebration
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Released: 7/6/2026
Ben Franklin Bridge to close on Saturday, July 11 from 8:30AM-4PM for Celebration
The Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed in both directions to all vehicular traffic from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026, for the Ben Franklin Bridge 100th Anniversary Celebration event.
The bridge's pedestrian walkway will be closed during this timeframe as the bridge will be open for pedestrians to cross the bridge. PATCO train service will not be impacted and will be offering increased service for attendees.
Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route, such as the Walt Whitman Bridge or PATCO, during that time period.
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