Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that construction will begin on Monday, March 16, on a $10 million project to rehabilitate the bridge that carries Frankford Avenue over Frankford Creek in Philadelphia.
Drivers are advised of the following travel restriction:
- Monday, March 16, through Monday, March 22, 2027, Frankford Avenue will be closed and detoured 24/7 between Torresdale Avenue and Hunting Park Avenue. During the closure, southbound drivers will be directed to use Torresdale Avenue/Erie Avenue, Castor Avenue, and Sedgley Avenue. Northbound drivers will be directed to use Pike Street and Kensington Avenue.
Local access will be maintained at all times. Drivers are advised to allow extra time when driving near the work area because backups and delays will occur. The schedule is weather dependent.
Under this project, PennDOT’s contractor will rehabilitate the 123-year-old single-span bridge, which is listed in poor condition. On average over 12,000 vehicles use this bridge daily. The proposed superstructure will match the existing bridge, shoulder, and sidewalk widths. The project will also install a barrier along East Hunting Park Avenue from Frankford Avenue to Torresdale Avenue, between the sidewalk and Frankford Creek.
The proposed bridge will maintain the existing wrought iron railing on the outside of the sidewalk. The railing will be restored wherever possible, and matching railing will be fabricated as needed. The inactive SEPTA trolley lines that run across the existing structure will not be replaced on the proposed structure.
C. Abbonizio Contractors, Inc. of New Jersey, is the general contractor on this project, which is financed with 100 percent federal funds.
For more information, visit the Frankford Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation page.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Helen Reinbrecht, hreinbrech@pa.gov
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