The I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound, also known as Al-Jo’s Curve, is scheduled to be closed and detoured tonight and tomorrow night as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County. In addition, overnight lane and ramp closures are scheduled on Route 42 northbound, I-295 northbound and I-76 eastbound tonight and tomorrow night. The lane and ramp closures, as well as traffic slowdowns, are necessary to install structural steel and construct a retaining wall.
Wednesday, June 17 and Thursday, June 18
I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound (Al-Jo’s Curve)
Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, June 17 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, June 18 and again tomorrow, Thursday, June 18 at the same time, the I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound, also known as Al-Jo’s Curve, is scheduled to be closed and detoured. The right lane on I-295 southbound also will be closed just after Exit 28/Route 168, and the right lane on I-76 eastbound is scheduled to be closed after Exit 1B through Exit 1A. All motorists traveling on I-295 southbound will be directed to stay left onto Exit 26. The closures are necessary for retaining wall construction. The following detour will be in place:
I-295 southbound to Route 42 southbound/I-295 southbound Detour:
- Motorists traveling on I-295 southbound wishing to continue onto Route 42 southbound will be directed to exit left at Exit 26/I-76 westbound
- Take I-76 westbound to Exit 2/I-676 northbound
- Take I-676 northbound to Exit 1/Collings Avenue
- Turn right onto Collings Avenue
- Turn left onto I-676 southbound, which becomes I-76 eastbound
- Take I-76 eastbound to Exit 1A/I-295 southbound
Route 42 northbound to I-76 westbound Lane Closures
Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, June 17 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, June 18 and again tomorrow, Thursday, June 18 at the same time, the three left lanes on Route 42 northbound will be closed between Leaf Avenue (mile post 13.8) and where Route 42 northbound splits to I-76 westbound and I-295 northbound (mile post 14.2). Motorists will be directed to take Exit 1B to I-295 northbound/Trenton. Stay left to take Exit 27B to I-76 to I-676 and Route 130/Camden/Philadelphia.
I-295 northbound Exit 27A to I-76 westbound Lane and Ramp Closure
Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, June 17 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, June 18 and again tomorrow, Thursday, June 18 at the same time, the left lane on I-295 northbound before Exit 27A and the I-295 northbound Exit 27A ramp to I-76 westbound are scheduled to be closed. At least two lanes will be maintained on I-295 northbound. The following detour will be in place Monday to Wednesday nights and Friday and Saturday nights:
I-295 northbound Exit 27A to I-76 westbound Detour:
- Motorists traveling on I-295 northbound wishing to take Exit 27A to I-76 westbound will be directed to continue on I-295 northbound
- Take the left Exit 27B (old Exit 27) ramp to I-76 westbound
I-295 northbound Traffic Slowdowns
Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, June 17 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, June 18 and again tomorrow, Thursday, June 18 at the same time, traffic slowdowns are scheduled to take place on I-295 northbound between the Creek Road/CR 753 Overpass (mile post 26.3) and the Browning Road/CR 659 Overpass (mile post 26.7). The New Jersey State Police will be assisting with traffic slowdowns.
Saturday, June 20
I-295 northbound Lane Closures
Beginning at 10 p.m. Saturday, June 20 until 7 a.m. Sunday, June 21, the two right lanes on I-295 northbound will be closed between the Creek Road/CR 753 Overpass (mile post 26.3) and the Browning Road/CR 659 Overpass (mile post 26.7). At least one lane will remain open. The closure is necessary for steel beam installation.
Route 42 northbound Exit 1B Closure
Beginning at 10 p.m. Saturday, June 20 until 7 a.m. Sunday, June 21, the right lane on Route 42 northbound is scheduled to be closed after Exit 14B/Benigo Boulevard, and the Route 42 northbound Exit 1B to I-295 northbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured. The closures are necessary for steel beam installation. The following detour will be in place:
Route 42 northbound Exit 1B ramp to I-295 northbound Detour:
· Motorists traveling on Route 42 northbound wishing to take Exit 1B to I-295 northbound will be directed to continue on Route 42 northbound to I-76 westbound
- Take I-76 westbound to Exit 2/I-676 northbound
- Take I-676 northbound to Exit 1/Collings Avenue
- Turn right onto Collings Avenue
- Turn left onto I-676 southbound, which becomes I-76 eastbound
- Take I-76 eastbound to Exit 1B/I-295 northbound
The work is part of the Direct Connection project that will provide a seamless route for I-295 motorists traveling through the interchange of I-295, I-76, and Route 42. To sign up for I-295 Direct Connect project updates go to 295DirectConnect.com or text CONNECT to 1-844-844-3681.
Portable variable message signs are being used to provide advance notification of traffic pattern changes associated with the work. The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors.
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