A series of public involvement efforts were conducted in preparation for the Scudder Falls Bridge Replacement Project. These outreach efforts are expected to continue during project construction. The aim is to keep the public up to date as much as possible on construction progress, travel impacts and major upcoming changes – such as the initiation of all-electronic toll collection sometime in 2019.

This website is a centerpiece element of the project’s public involvement program. Other activities will include – but not be limited to – the following:

  • Providing regular updates to the project website, including construction progress reports and other outreach materials
  • Issuing and posting weekly project travel advisories and notices of any major travel pattern changes/detours
  • Conducting a toll-free phone line for individuals seeking to register comments or ask questions
  • Providing an online contact portal for individuals seeking to register comments or ask questions
  • Providing guest speakers (when and where feasible) for business groups and community civic organizations
  • Raising public awareness of the onset of tolling in 2019 and encouraging E-ZPass use so customers can save money

Next Major Project Milestone

The first span of the Scudder Falls Replacement Bridge is expected to be completed and opened to traffic – with tolls collected electronically in the NJ-to-PA direction in early summer 2019.

Public Information

Active Detours

Detour for Closure of I-295 EB/SB Access Ramp to Rte. 29 NB Will be 24/7 for 18 Weeks Starting Monday, Feb. 18 (Orange Map)

Detour Map for Closure of On Ramp to I-295 NB/WB and the Scudder Falls Bridge (PA-bound) from Route 29 SB&NB Starting Feb. 18

Detour for Closure of I-295 NB Exit Ramp to Route 29 SB 24/7 for 18 Consecutive Weeks Starting Feb. 18

18-Week 24-7 Ramp Closures/Detours for Upstream Roundabout Construction at I-295/NJ Route 29 Interchange (Exit 76) Feb. 18 - June 24

UPDATE - Intermittent Weekday Closures of PA Delaware Canal Towpath Extended to March 20

EXTENDED - Intermittent Closures of NJ D&R Canal Towpath Section near Scudder Falls Bridge until Feb. 17

Archived Detours

Distribution Materials

I-295/NJ Route 29 Interchange Downstream Roundabout

An informational graphic of the I-295/NJ Route 29 Interchange Downstream Roundabout highlighting roadway movements and improved safety features.

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Scudder Falls Bridge Replacement Project – Fact Sheet

The Scudder Falls Bridge spans the Delaware River, connecting Ewing Township, New Jersey and Lower Makefield Township, Pennsylvania. A comprehensive project is being advanced to replace the current bridge and address other concerns within the immediate I-95 corridor.

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