Crossing the Delaware

A new bridge is planned to cross the Delaware River in the US. The present Scudder Falls Bridge was built in 1959 and carries around 58,400 vehicles/day. With traffic expected to increase by 35% to 77,500 vehicles/day by 2030, the existing structure needs replacing.
February 6, 2012 Read time: 1 min
A new bridge is planned to cross the Delaware River in the US. The present Scudder Falls Bridge was built in 1959 and carries around 58,400 vehicles/day. With traffic expected to increase by 35% to 77,500 vehicles/day by 2030, the existing structure needs replacing. Construction of the new bridge at a cost of US$300 million is due to start in 2011 and be finished by 2013. Users can drive over the present structure without charge but the new bridge will be tolled, to help pay for its construction and is expected to cost around $0.75/car. The new bridge will have nine lanes for cars and trucks, up from the current four lanes, as well as having two dedicated bus lanes.
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