The Commodore Barry Bridge is undergoing some construction work that will affect travel on the bridge, writes Jim Walsh for the Cherry Hill Courier Post.
Work started Monday, May 5, as the Delaware River Port Authority started replacing a moveable barrier wall system.
The work is starting on the South Jersey side in Logan, moving west to Chester in Pennsylvania.
The job is expected to take four or five weeks, depending on the weather.
Only one lane will be open in each direction on weeknights from 7 PM to 5 AM during the work.
“Motorists should expect delays and allow extra travel time, especially on Thursday and Friday nights when eastbound traffic is typically heavier due to shore-bound travel,” the Port Authority said in a statement.
The existing barrier wall runs almost three miles and is made up of nearly 5,000 concrete blocks.
A new steel system to improve safety and increase crash protection for drivers is being installed.
The upgrade is part of a $220-million bridge upgrade that includes painting, concrete deck repairs, and safety upgrades. The improvements will continue into 2028.
Find out more about current and future work on the Commodore Barry Bridge in the Cherry Hill Courier Post.
