The proposed freeway was to cost $53 million and mostly follow a Conrail railroad line between the two cities .
The proposed freeway was to connect the Ben Franklin Bridge to I - 295 near the Assicunk Creek .
The proposed freeway , which was to connect the Ben Franklin Bridge to I - 295 near the Assicunk Creek , was to cost $53 million and mostly follow a Conrail railroad line between the two cities .