Feds Plan Delaware River Bridge Overhaul – Input Welcome, Yawns Expected
Published Date: 4/24/2026
Notice
Summary
The Pennsylvania Turnpike and New Jersey Turnpike teams are planning big changes to the I-276/I-95 interchange, including replacing the Delaware River Bridge and updating nearby roads. This affects folks in Bucks County, PA, and Burlington County, NJ, aiming to improve travel and safety. They’re asking for your thoughts by May 26, 2026, before moving forward with the project and spending on these upgrades.
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Bridge Replacement to Improve Travel
The project would replace the existing Delaware River Bridge and reconfigure approach roadways to add capacity and improve travel times and system continuity on I-276 and I-95 in the project area. The study area is about 3.2 miles long (1.7 miles in Pennsylvania and 1.5 miles in New Jersey) and the Draft SEIS is anticipated in Fall 2026 with a combined Final SEIS and Record of Decision in Spring 2028.
Possible Right‑of‑Way Acquisitions and Relocations
Both build alternatives may affect local communities by requiring potential right-of-way acquisitions and relocations and could change land use in the project area. The agencies state these community effects are anticipated as part of the SEIS evaluation.
Temporary Construction Impacts on Traffic and Air
The SEIS notes there would likely be temporary effects during construction, including increased traffic delays, changes to traffic patterns, and temporary impacts to air quality and noise. These construction effects are expected in the project area while the bridge and approach roadway work is performed.
Historic‑Resource Removal and Archaeology Risk
Both build alternatives would result in removal of the existing Delaware River Bridge, which is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, and may affect the Delaware Canal National Historic Landmark and archaeological resources. The agencies anticipate completing Section 106 consultation by August 2027.
Public Comment Deadline and Language Access
The public comment period on this Notice of Intent runs until May 26, 2026, and the agencies will translate public hearing materials into Spanish, Mandarin, and Russian and provide translation services upon request. Interested parties may submit comments via www.regulations.gov, project website, mail, or email as listed in the notice.
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