One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Ben Franklin Bridge will reach its own milestone when it turns 100 years old.
To commemorate the anniversary, the Delaware River Port Authority announced that the bridge connecting Philadelphia and Camden will close to vehicle traffic on Saturday, July 11. The closure will give visitors access to the bridge during a public celebration planned on the New Jersey side near the toll plaza. If the weather interrupts the event, the rain date is scheduled for Sunday, July 12.
The port authority has not released the exact timing of the traffic closure. Mike Williams, a spokesperson for the authority, said the event is expected to last several hours…