4 Wissahickon Valley Park​ Bridges Reopen After February Crash

PHILADELPHIA — Four bridges in Wissahickon Valley Park are opening again after one of the bridges was damaged when a driver struck it with a vehicle in February.

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation will reopen four bridges in Wissahickon Valley Park along the Wissahickon Bike Trail between Forbidden Drive and Hermit Trail, parallel to Lincoln Drive.

These bridges closed in late February after a vehicular accident damaged one of the bridges.

The City of Philadelphia has since repaired the bridge and determined it is safe to reopen.

This will return bike and pedestrian access for people to enjoy the outdoors during the current new coronavirus, or COVID-19, situation.

Residents are reminded that a Stay at Home Order is in effect; however, outdoor activities such as walking, running, and cycling are permitted while following appropriate social distancing rules. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health defines social distancing as maintaining at least 6 feet of distance between you and others.

Later this year, the four bridges will be closed to undergo substantial rehabilitation, which will include reinforcing and re-decking the structure of the bridges.

The rehabilitation is an investment in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure funded by the City of Philadelphia. Plans to improve the bridges were in the works before the February vehicular accident.