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Construction of the bridge over the Delaware River to connect the P.A. and N.J. Turnpikes was from October 1954 – November 1955 and opened in 1956 when P.A. Governor George Leader and N.J. Governor Robert Meyner spoke at the dedication. The Bristol High School Band and their counterpart from N.J. played for the occasion.

circa 1954-1955

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