A Tuesday night police operation brought traffic on the Walt Whitman Bridge to a hard stop, closing the span in both directions and clogging I‑76 on both sides of the Delaware River. Drivers trying to get between South Philadelphia and Gloucester City, New Jersey, were left sitting in long backups as authorities blocked access to the bridge. As of early Wednesday, officials had not released any details about what triggered the response.
Officials’ Alert
City officials pushed out word of the shutdown through the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management, according to CBS Philadelphia. The outlet reported that drivers were urged to find alternate routes and prepare for heavy delays on I‑76, with the latest traffic data funneled through Pennsylvania’s…..