Work to rehabilitate the two-lane New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge that connects Bucks County and Hunterdon County began on Tuesday.
The New Jersey-bound detour was rolled out by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission as the months-long project got underway.
The eight-month-long traffic detour for New Jersey-bound drivers begins at the intersection of Bridge and Main streets in New Hope Borough. The route is marked.
Pennsylvania-bound traffic remains able to cross the bridge from the City of Lambertville.
New Jersey-bound drivers were directed to cross at the New Hope-Lambertville Toll Bridge and Route 202 northbound, which is toll-free for travel into New Jersey.
Earlier this month, officials announced the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will stay accessible to pedestrians during the work.
The bridge rehabilitation effort focuses on several key aspects of the bridge’s structure and aesthetics. It includes replacing the fiberglass panels of the walkway, cleaning and repainting the steel-truss superstructure, and repairing or replacing any deteriorated steel components. Additionally, the project will upgrade both roadway and walkway lighting to energy-efficient LED lights, which will feature a programmable, color-changing LED lighting system designed to highlight the bridge’s Pratt-truss architectural profile.
The project encompasses updating the electrical wiring and connections and enhancing the bridge’s security measures with the addition of new walkway cameras.
Starting this week as part of Stage 1, construction crews will install a debris-containment/work platform beneath the bridge, erect scaffolding and tarping systems, clean the upstream steel truss to bare metal, and carry out necessary repairs.
The application of a three-coat paint system and various electrical and lighting works are part of the Stage 1 tasks.
The full rehabilitation project is expected to be wrapped up by fall.
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