Overnight lane and ramp closures are scheduled on Route 42 northbound, I-295 northbound and I-76 eastbound this week as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County. The lane and ramp closures, as well as traffic slowdowns, are necessary to install structural steel. Motorists are advised to use caution and expect delays when traveling through the work zones.
Route 42 northbound to I-76 westbound Lane Closures
Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Monday, July 6 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, July 7 and again on Tuesday, July 7; Wednesday, July 8; Thursday, July 9 and Saturday, July 11 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.
In addition, beginning at 10 p.m. Friday, July 10 until 6 a.m. Saturday, July 11, the two right lanes on Route 42 northbound will be closed between Leaf Avenue (mile post 13.5) and where Route 42 northbound splits to I-76 westbound and I-295 northbound (mile post 14.2). The New Jersey State Police will be assisting with traffic slowdowns on Route 42 northbound. Route 42 northbound Exit 1B to I-295 northbound/Trenton will also be closed and detoured. The following detour will be in place Friday night:
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
I-295 northbound Exit 27A to I-76 westbound Lane and Ramp Closure
Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Monday, July 6 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, July 7 and again on Tuesday, July 7; Wednesday, July 8; Thursday, July 9 and Saturday, July 11 at the same time, the left lane on I-295 northbound before Exit 27A is scheduled to be closed. At least two lanes will be maintained on I-295 northbound.
In addition, beginning at 11 p.m. Friday, July 10 until 6 a.m. Saturday, July 11, the I-295 northbound Exit 27A ramp to I-76 westbound is scheduled to be closed. The following detour will be in place Friday night:
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 Lane Closures and Traffic Slowdowns
Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Monday, July 6 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, July 7 and again on Tuesday, July 7; Wednesday, July 8; Thursday, July 9 and Saturday, July 11 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. The left lane will be closed each night from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. the next day. At least two lanes will be maintained.
In addition, beginning at 10 p.m. Friday, July 10 until 6 a.m. Saturday, July 11, the right and center lanes are scheduled to be closed 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). At least one lane will be maintained.
I-76 eastbound Exit 1A ramp to I-295 southbound Lane and Ramp Closure
Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Monday, July 6 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, July 7 and again on Tuesday, July 7; Wednesday, July 8; Thursday, July 9 and Saturday, July 11 at the same time, the left lane on I-76 eastbound before the new Browning Road Bridge is scheduled to be closed. At least two lanes will be maintained on I-76 eastbound and the I-76 eastbound Exit 1A ramp to I-295 southbound will remain open.