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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

dumpsterfirephillyJul 11 at 4:36 PM

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

TC67gtoJul 11 at 3:06 PM

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

dumpsterfirephillyJul 11 at 4:36 PM

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

TC67gtoJul 11 at 3:06 PM

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

dumpsterfirephillyJul 11 at 4:36 PM

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

TC67gtoJul 11 at 3:06 PM

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

dumpsterfirephillyJul 11 at 4:36 PM

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

TC67gtoJul 11 at 3:06 PM

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

dumpsterfirephillyJul 11 at 4:36 PM

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

TC67gtoJul 11 at 3:06 PM

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

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