The Ben Franklin Bridge was aglow with its new decorative lighting display for the first time on Monday night.
The new, colorful LED lighting system illuminated the iconic bridge which connects the Philadelphia and Camden waterfronts. The Delaware River Port Authority hosted a bridge lighting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the lighting installation on the north side of the bridge.
The update is part of the ongoing $216.9 million Ben Franklin Bridge Suspension Span and Anchorage Rehabilitation Project. The plan includes five separate design projects, such as walkway preservation and north walkway widening.
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The newest lighting upgrade includes a switch to an entirely new energy-efficient LED system.
The ceremony was held at Cooper Poynt Park in Camden on Monday at 7:45 p.m. A several-minute light show displayed several dazzling lighting sequences.
The bridge's lighting has decorated the skyline and helped the region celebrate holidays and special events for more than 35 years. The decorative lights were last updated in 2000, when colorful LED lights were added along the bridge deck.
