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Ben Franklin Bridge Reopens After Brief Closure Due To Police Activity, Protests In Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Ben Franklin Bridge has reopened after a brief closure Wednesday afternoon due to police activity and protests in Philadelphia. The Delaware River Port Authority says all westbound traffic into Philadelphia will be diverted to I-95 until further notice.

Additionally, there is no access to I-676, Vine Street local, 5th Street or 8th Street.

All eastbound lanes of the bridge are open.

The closure came as protesters flood the streets of Philadelphia for a fifth consecutive day. A 6 p.m. curfew is once again in effect for Philadelphia.

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