Drivers who regularly traverse the New Hope-Lambertville bridge will soon encounter detours and potential delays as a significant rehabilitation project commences writes Priscilla Liguori for 69 News.  

The project, aimed at refreshing the 120-year-old bridge, began Tuesday. The bridge is undergoing a facelift for the first time since 2004.  

It will be stripped to bare metal and repainted. An architectural lighting system like Easton, Pennsylvania’s, will be installed. 

While traffic into Pennsylvania will continue with lane shifts, New Jersey-bound vehicles will be rerouted to the toll-free Route 202 bridge.  

This detour is expected to add less than ten minutes to commutes. Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the project with a narrower, temporary walkway for two to three months, and a shuttle service available seven days a week during this period. 

Funded by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission with a budget of 25 million dollars from toll revenues, the project is part of a proactive strategy to maintain the bridge’s integrity.  

The rehabilitation is scheduled to continue through September.  

Read more about the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge project and how it will impact commuters on 69 News. 

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