PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Preparations are underway to rehabilitate the 119-year-old New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge.
It’s been nearly 20 years since the last time the bridge was rehabilitated.
Pete Peterson, a spokesperson for the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, said they recently hired an engineering firm to plan out the project, first.
"[Then we’ll] have a better sense of what the project entails and what impact it will have on the community, traffic and pedestrian traffic."
Some of the repairs are cosmetic, some structural, but others will bring some technological advancements to the bridge, as well as safety enhancements.
“The work will entail replacing various pieces of the bridge's steel superstructure [and] cleaning and repainting of the bridge,” Peterson explained.
“[We’re replacing] fiberglass walkways to make them less slip resistant. And installing a programmable LED lighting system that would highlight the bridge’s architectural profile at nighttime.”
According to the new website they launched to keep the community up-to-date on the status of the repairs, they’d like to see the project’s execution come to fruition in 2024, which marks the bridge’s 120th anniversary.
You can learn more about the project and stay informed of any disruptions or delays the rehabilitation may cause, you can find details at www.drjtbc.org.
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