Bridge shutdown in Philadelphia threatening local businesses, EMS response times

  • Source: KDKA-TV CBS 2 Pittsburgh
  • Published: 08/17/2022 12:00 AM

A bridge shutdown is threatening businesses in one prominent Philadelphia suburb. It abruptly closed in Delaware County. The bridge is in the center of Ridley Park and leads to its normally bustling business district. The bridge has been in existence since 1904 and was rebuilt in 1952. And now it's time once again to address matters. In March, PennDOT downgraded the weight of traffic that could cross -- it was taken to 3 tons -- and then one day in July it was determined the bridge was no longer safe for vehicles or even pedestrians. Thoughts and prayers for a bridge? It seems the closure of the Sellers Avenue span in Ridley Park has ruffled feathers. Get well soon bridge? "They shut her down, no notice," said Kerrie Pittman. "No notice at all." Traffic was halted some time in July.



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