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Emergency repairs closes three lanes of Del. Memorial Bridge

Photo courtesy: Delaware River and Bay Authority

Commuters using the Delaware Memorial Bridge to enter the First State from New Jersey will find major delays over the next few days.

The Delaware River and Bay Authority – which operates the bridge – has closed three of the four lanes on the Delaware-bound span for emergency work.

Construction crews are replacing three suspension ropes in close proximity to each other on that span.

DRBA officials note motorists may not be able to see the work being done at times – but assures that is being completed as quickly as possible.

During the closures, the speed limit will be reduced to 35 mph.

Tom Byrne has been a fixture covering news in Delaware for three decades. He joined Delaware Public Media in 2010 as our first news director and has guided the news team ever since. When he's not covering the news, he can be found reading history or pursuing his love of all things athletic.