The Ben Franklin Bridge will close for a day during a celebration of its 100th anniversary. The Delaware River Port Authority will host a centennial celebration on July 11, 2026, marking 100 years since the bridge first connected Philadelphia and Camden. The bridge will be closed to traffic during the event, with motorists directed to use the Walt Whitman Bridge as an alternate route. The celebration will include live music, carnival rides, food trucks, and a pop-up museum showcasing artifacts from the bridge's history.