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

Lanes on Ben Franklin Bridge closed for hours after man's body found

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.

Police activity has only 1 lane open on the Ben WB into PA. Take another bridge into the City, major delays into NJ! @CBSPhiladelphia pic.twitter.com/UJ13QgAyNU
— Chandler Lutz (@ChandlerLutzTV) October 12, 2023

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

The Delaware River Port Authority confirmed lanes were reopened.

Ben Franklin Bridge Travel Alert Update:

✅All WB lanes into Philly are reopened at this time, but residual delays remain

✅Normal travel operations have resumed on the EB lanes into NJ
— Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) (@DRPA_PAandNJ) October 12, 2023

Chandler Lutz

Chandler Lutz has always had a passion for storytelling and learning about others. Her career started at a young age in entertainment. Recording her first album at 16 years old, co-starring in independent films and hosting nationwide charity events. It wasn't until college that Chandler found broadcasting journalism and her love for a different camera lens that allowed her to be herself.

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