Green Lane/Belmont Ave Bridge Rehabilitation Project

The Green Lane/Belmont Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project will restore the structure to a condition that can ensure a long service life with minimal future maintenance. Funding for this project is provided by the Federal Highway Administration, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, City of Philadelphia Department of Streets, and Montgomery County.

The 7-span concrete arch bridge is a nearly 100-year-old vital connection linking Manayunk in Philadelphia with Lower Merion Township in Montgomery County. It spans the Schuylkill River, Norfolk Southern Railroad, Manayunk Canal, and adjacent walking and biking trails. This bridge opened to traffic in 1928 and has historic significance as a concrete arch bridge and as part of the Manayunk Main Street Historic District.

 Over time, the bridge has experienced significant wear with parts of it deteriorating. It's crucial to repair it to ensure safety and usability for everyone.

• Summer 2024 - Concept Plans Complete (for Alternatives Analysis)

• Spring 2027 - Preliminary Engineering Complete

• Spring 2029 - Final Design Complete

• Early 2030 - Construction Begins

• Replacing the entire bridge deck, including sidewalks, traffic barriers and lighting pedestals

• Widening lanes for vehicles and providing a shared use path for pedestrians and cyclists

• Rehabilitating the concrete on the piers

• Applying protective coatings

• Enhancing connections to the adjacent bicycle and pedestrian trail networks

• Updating signalized intersections, signs, and pavement markings

Reach out to the project team at GreenLaneBridgeRehab@gmail.com for questions, comments, or to add your name to the project email list. Your email address will not be shared.