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Ben Franklin Bridge shut down for hours after man's body found on highway

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Police activity on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge caused heavy delays Thursday morning. Police said a man's body was found on the highway just before 5 a.m.

Earlier Thursday morning, only one lane could get by. All lanes are now open and traffic cameras showed no lingering delays as of 11 a.m.

Drivers were told to take a different bridge into the city if they could.

The Delaware River Port Authority confirmed lanes were reopened.

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