Accident Snarls Ben Franklin Bridge, Center City Traffic
Better watch out on your way home:
#TRAFFIC #ALERT: Tractor-Trailer Overturns Near Ben Franklin Bridge: http://t.co/MwsIDTJF10 pic.twitter.com/vcRgm3W4z6
— KYW Newsradio – NOW ON 103.9 FM! (@KYWNewsradio) July 23, 2014
An overturned tractor-trailer is slowing traffic near the entrance of the Ben Franklin Bridge in Philadelphia.
It happened just before 1:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Police say a tractor-trailer hauling scrap metal overturned as it tried to turn onto the bridge.
NJTransit adds: “Bus service to/from Ben Franklin Bridge is experience delays up to 20 minutes due to a motor vehicle accident on the entrance ramp at the bridge. Buses are detoured using the 5th Street entrance ramp from Race St.”
The DRPA updates: Accident in Philadelphia at 6th St. approach to Ben Franklin Bridge. One lane getting by, 2 bridge lanes open to NJ. Westbound to PA 3 lanes open. Expect delays in the eastbound direction.
BFB UPDATE: 6th St approach blocked to clear accident. Traffic diverted to 5th St. approach. Expect delays.
— Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) (@DRPA_PAandNJ) July 23, 2014
BFB UPDATE: 2 lanes open on the 6th St approach to BFB. 5th St approach open. Race St approach closed.
— Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) (@DRPA_PAandNJ) July 23, 2014
No word on when the scene is likely to be cleared.
