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Ben Franklin Bridge Walk Event

234 N 5th St, Old City, Philadelphia

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Summary

  • A large truck blocked the Ben Franklin Bridge during a pedestrian walk event, as participants navigated around construction barriers.

Timeline

The bridge walk and family festival are open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. near the Camden-side toll plaza.

The bridge is closed to vehicle traffic in both directions from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the official pedestrian walkway closed during this time as well.

The Ben Franklin Bridge is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a rare, car-free walk today, July 11.

A Citizen user shows video of the Ben Franklin Bridge Walk event.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

A large truck blocks the bridge while pedestrians cross around construction barriers.

Incident reported at 234 N 5th St.

The bridge walk and family festival are open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. near the Camden-side toll plaza.

The bridge is closed to vehicle traffic in both directions from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the official pedestrian walkway closed during this time as well.

The Ben Franklin Bridge is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a rare, car-free walk today, July 11.

A Citizen user shows video of the Ben Franklin Bridge Walk event.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

A large truck blocks the bridge while pedestrians cross around construction barriers.

Incident reported at 234 N 5th St.

The bridge walk and family festival are open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. near the Camden-side toll plaza.

The bridge is closed to vehicle traffic in both directions from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the official pedestrian walkway closed during this time as well.

The Ben Franklin Bridge is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a rare, car-free walk today, July 11.

A Citizen user shows video of the Ben Franklin Bridge Walk event.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

A large truck blocks the bridge while pedestrians cross around construction barriers.

Incident reported at 234 N 5th St.

The bridge walk and family festival are open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. near the Camden-side toll plaza.

The bridge is closed to vehicle traffic in both directions from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the official pedestrian walkway closed during this time as well.

The Ben Franklin Bridge is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a rare, car-free walk today, July 11.

A Citizen user shows video of the Ben Franklin Bridge Walk event.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

A large truck blocks the bridge while pedestrians cross around construction barriers.

Incident reported at 234 N 5th St.

The bridge walk and family festival are open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. near the Camden-side toll plaza.

The bridge is closed to vehicle traffic in both directions from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the official pedestrian walkway closed during this time as well.

The Ben Franklin Bridge is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a rare, car-free walk today, July 11.

A Citizen user shows video of the Ben Franklin Bridge Walk event.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

A large truck blocks the bridge while pedestrians cross around construction barriers.

Incident reported at 234 N 5th St.

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Comments2

dumpsterfirephilly6h ago

What a chaotic disorganized mess of a celebration..jammed into one lane like sardines,people passing out, no water stations on a mile long stretch of asphalt on a hot humid day..and topping it off with lightning and rain for those not passed out from heat exhaustion...insane

TC67gto8h ago

If they are still on that bridge in this storm...oh boy

dumpsterfirephilly6h ago

What a chaotic disorganized mess of a celebration..jammed into one lane like sardines,people passing out, no water stations on a mile long stretch of asphalt on a hot humid day..and topping it off with lightning and rain for those not passed out from heat exhaustion...insane

TC67gto8h ago

If they are still on that bridge in this storm...oh boy

dumpsterfirephilly6h ago

What a chaotic disorganized mess of a celebration..jammed into one lane like sardines,people passing out, no water stations on a mile long stretch of asphalt on a hot humid day..and topping it off with lightning and rain for those not passed out from heat exhaustion...insane

TC67gto8h ago

If they are still on that bridge in this storm...oh boy

dumpsterfirephilly6h ago

What a chaotic disorganized mess of a celebration..jammed into one lane like sardines,people passing out, no water stations on a mile long stretch of asphalt on a hot humid day..and topping it off with lightning and rain for those not passed out from heat exhaustion...insane

TC67gto8h ago

If they are still on that bridge in this storm...oh boy

dumpsterfirephilly6h ago

What a chaotic disorganized mess of a celebration..jammed into one lane like sardines,people passing out, no water stations on a mile long stretch of asphalt on a hot humid day..and topping it off with lightning and rain for those not passed out from heat exhaustion...insane

TC67gto8h ago

If they are still on that bridge in this storm...oh boy

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