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108129 | MLK Drive over Schuylkill River (Bridge) (Philadelphia City)

The purpose of this project is to rehabilitate the MLK Drive (formerly West River Drive/Spring Garden St. Lower) Bridge over the Schuylkill River near Center City Philadelphia. Work will include complete bridge deck replacement, new expansion joints, new scuppers and down spouting, new bearings, bridge painting, and limited substructure repair. The single 5 ft. sidewalk, used by both pedestrians and bicycles, will be widened to accommodate a normal width, multi-use bike path. The bridge is currently posted for 33 tons with a sufficiency rating of 48. This work is necessary to remove the current posting and prevent continued deterioration that could lead to further restrictions.
A final alternative for bridge rehabilitation or replacement is determined upon federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or state Categorical Exclusion clearance.

Limits: MLK Drive
Air Quality Code: S19

FY2025 TIP for PA Program Years (in Thousands)

PhaseFundFY25FY26FY27FY28FY29-36
CONBRIP*$2708$4292$0$0$0
Program Year Totals:$2,708$4,292$0$0 
Total FY25-FY28 Cost:$7,000Total FY25-FY36 Cost:$7,000 
All costs in thousands.

Milestones

PhaseMilestoneEstimated Date
UTLPhase Approved by PMC
CONFinal Utility Clearance
UTLCompletion of Phase2022-05-24
CONPhase Approved by PMC
CON4232 Approved by FHWA
UTLPhase on Approved STIP
CONLet2022-09-29
UTLPlan to Utility Unit2022-11-15
CONStart of Phase2022-11-28
CONPhase on Approved STIP
CONAward Contract2022-10-29
CONNotice to Proceed2022-12-27
CONCompletion of Phase2025-03-30
CONPhysical Work Complete2025-04-15
CONProject Agreement End Date2026-07-30