Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge (Pennsylvania)
The Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge is a bridge that carries Interstate 476 (I-476) across the Schuylkill River between West Conshohocken and Connaughtown. Originally an unnamed bridge, Richard Tilghman, a state representative, proposed legislation to change the name of the bridge to commemorate the events that drew the United States into World War II.[1] The bridge is notable for being in one of the most heavily-congested areas in the Philadelphia area.[2] The bridge was chosen for the rename due to Conshohocken and West Conshohocken’s refusal to rename the Matsonford Bridge due to its important history.[1]
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| Coordinates | 40°04′42″N 75°19′05″W |
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| Crosses | Schuylkill River |
| Locale | West Conshohocken and Connaughtown |
References
- "Veteran completes crusade to memorialize Pearl Harbor". June 7, 2001.
- "I-476 Traffic Among Nation's Worst, Transportation Firm Says". September 29, 2017.
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