Platt Bridge Reopens After 2-Year Construction Project
After a $43 million renovation project that shutdown half of the Platt Bridge for almost two years, commuters can now breathe a sigh of relief as the whole bridge is now open and ready for use.
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After a $43 million renovation project that shutdown half of the Platt Bridge for almost two years, commuters can now breathe a sigh of relief as the whole bridge is now open and ready for use.
The Defense Logistics Agency, based in Northeast Philadelphia, makes all the arrangements to get a Thanksgiving feast into Afghanistan in time for the troops to enjoy a taste of home on the holiday.
The stage is now set for a final vote on major new funding for roads, bridges and mass transit after the state Senate approved a bill yesterday.
A baby that was injured in a crash in Hamilton Township at 3:21 p.m. this afternoon has died.
Philadelphia International Airport has unveiled the revamped and expanded Terminal F, one of its busiest terminals.
And a higher speed limit would be in the offing, too.
In a stunning reversal, the Pennsylvania state House Tuesday night passed an amendment that would provide major new funding for roads, bridges and mass transit.
Amtrak is investigating how a train headed to New York City instead ended up in Bala Cynwyd.
SEPTA leaders haven't given up hope the state House will pass a transportation funding bill this session.
Transportation funding was one of Rendell's biggest initiatives and biggest frustrations during his eight years as governor.
For most commuters who rely on SEPTA's Media/Elwyn Regional Rail line, word of a failed house vote on transportation funding is concerning, as SEPTA has said it would have to stop service on this line in 2015 without additional funding.
"The masts are 50-foot-tall, stainless steel columns, with a steel mesh, And they're lit from the inside, " explains Streets Department chief engineer Darin Gatti.
It's unclear if the House will take up the issue again later today after the defeat of a transportation funding amendment last night.
"We actually are using wireless technology to determine the speed of the car," says city chief traffic and street lighting engineer Richard Montanez. "And then, based on that, we trigger the red light."
There are probably few drivers in these parts who would say we don't have major traffic problems, but a study finds they are comparatively light-weight.
