New Hope-Lambertville Bridge Shuttle Service Moves To Weekends Only

The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission announced on Friday a reduction in the operation of the free shuttle service between New Hope Borough and the City of Lambertville.

In a statement, officials cited low ridership and the effectiveness of the temporary walkway across the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge, which is in the process of being overhauled.

The free shuttle service, which started in July, will now run only on weekends and holidays.

Starting Friday evening, the shuttle will operate from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays, and from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, including the upcoming Labor Day.

The bridge’s permanent walkway has been closed since mid-July due to the ongoing renovations.

The completed new walkway is expected to be completed in September.

Shuttle stops in the commercial districts of both towns.

In New Hope Borough, the stop is located on the northbound side of North Main Street near PNC Bank and Starbucks Coffee. In the City of Lambertville, passengers can board or alight on the Pennsylvania-bound side of Bridge Street, close to the historical site of the former Black River and Western Railroad crossing and near the Princeton Bank building.

The shuttle trip between the two stops takes approximately 12 to 15 minutes, and the bus used exceeds the 4-ton gross weight limit of the bridge, which forces it to take the nearby toll bridge instead, officials said.

The weekend and holiday service is expected to continue until the bridge’s walkway improvements are completed and deemed safe for public use.

The bridge overhaul project, which began in late January, focuses on updating structural and aesthetic elements of the bridge. It includes replacing the walkway’s fiberglass panels, repainting the steel-truss superstructure, and replacing deteriorated steel components. The upgrade also features new energy-efficient LED lighting for both the roadway and walkway, with a programmable color-changing system designed to enhance the bridge’s Pratt-truss design.