All Ben Franklin Bridge Lanes Back Open After Restrictions Caused Delays During Morning Commute
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- All lanes are back open on the Ben Franklin Bridge after lane restrictions caused delays during the Monday morning commute.
✅#BenFranklinBridge Update: All lanes are open. No delays at this time.
— Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) (@DRPA_PAandNJ) September 24, 2018
The bridge only had two westbound lanes open to Pennsylvania instead of the normal four during the morning commute. However, all lanes are open and there are no delays at this time.
⚠️#BenFranklinBridge will have only 2 lanes open westbound to PA during the morning rush hours on Monday, 9/24. Allow additional travel time or use the Walt Whitman or Betsy Ross Bridges as alternates. Details: https://t.co/iHUswSlzE7 pic.twitter.com/5mMz4SFX0w
— Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) (@DRPA_PAandNJ) September 24, 2018
Interchange Connecting I-95, Pa. Turnpike Opens In Time For Monday Commute
The restricted lanes were a result of Sunday's weather that delayed asphalt repair on the bridge's westbound outer lane.
Work was finished by early afternoon.