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News At Last! The Pedestrian Swing Bridge Across the Schuylkill Is Finally Opening Begun in 2018, the $28 million project promises to safely and accessibly connect Southwest Philly and Center City. Pedestrians and cyclists celebrate this weekend. By Courtney DuChene· 11/12/2026, 3:07 p.m. Work on the new, long-awaited swing bridge across the Schuylkill, opening Friday, November 13th. / Photograph courtesy of Schuylkill Banks Listen to the audio edition here:For years, Justin Dennis has watched cyclists, runners, and walkers on either side of the Schuylkill reach the river … only to have to turn around because they didn’t have dedicated, pedestrian trails to cross over to the other side. Though a few paths — especially along roadways like the 30th Street Bridge — exist, they often aren’t pedestrian-only. If someone felt unsafe biking or walking alongside cars, they might not want to use them. They’re also few and far between.

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