Washington Crossing Bridge To Close For Sunday's Re-enactments

UPPER MAKEFIELD, PA — The Washington Crossing Bridge will be closed for four hours on Sunday during the re-enactment of Washington Crossing the Delaware River.

According to an alert sent out by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, the bridge linking Pennsylvania and New Jersey will be closed on Sunday, Dec. 14, from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Local police in Hopewell Twp., N.J. and Upper Makefield, PA, are scheduled to block the bridge’s vehicular access points for two events takiing place at state parks on both sides of the river.

Motorists planning to use the bridge during daytime hours on Sunday should plan ahead to avoid using the bridge while event activities are taking place.

The closest river crossing points are the Scudder Falls (I-295) Toll Bridge, located 2.5 miles to the south, with tolls being charged electronically through E-ZPass and Toll By Plate in the Pennsylvania-bound direction, and the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge, located seven miles to the north, and free to cross in either direction.

The bridge’s pedestrian walkway will remain open during the traffic closure. Pedestrians, however, will not be allowed on the bridge’s roadway deck; it will not be used as a viewing platform because the boat crossing on Sunday has been cancelled due to low water levels. All other activities will be taking place at the two parks.

More information on Sunday’s two state park events can be viewed at:

· New Jersey — Washington's Landing

· Pennsylvania — The Crossing

Both the scope of the events and the anticipated travel restrictions are subject to change due to weather, emergencies, and other factors.