Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge in Philadelphia officially reopens to pedestrians and bikes

Name: Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge in Philadelphia officially reopens to pedestrians and bikes
Uploaded: 2025-09-19T16:34:00-0400
Duration: 2 min 50 s
Description: Built in 1965, the bridge closed to cars in 2021 when a part of the steel framing was found to have deteriorated, and it has been closed to foot traffic since March 2023. The 60-year-old bridge, which connects Eakins Oval and Martin Luther King Drive, is now open to pedestrians and cyclists and is set to reopen to cars on Monday, starting at 7 a.m.

Built in 1965, the bridge closed to cars in 2021 when a part of the steel framing was found to have deteriorated, and it has been closed to foot traffic since March 2023. The 60-year-old bridge, which connects Eakins Oval and Martin Luther King Drive, is now open to pedestrians and cyclists and is set to reopen to cars on Monday, starting at 7 a.m.