Route 42 northbound, I-295 northbound and I-76 eastbound are scheduled to have lane and ramp closures this week as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County. The 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 9 p.m. tonight, Monday, September 21 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22, and again each night through Saturday, September 26 at the same times, 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. tonight, Monday, September 21 until 4 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22, and again each night through Saturday, September 26 at the same times, traffic slowdowns are scheduled on Route 42 northbound 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).
Route 42 northbound Exit 1B to I-295 northbound Traffic Shift
As part of the Route 42 northbound Exit 1B closure on Tuesday night, the roadway will be restriped. By 5 a.m. Wednesday, September 23, traffic using the exit to I-295 northbound will be shifted toward the right shoulder.
I-295 northbound Exit 27A to I-76 westbound Lane and Ramp Closures
Beginning at 9 p.m. tonight, Monday, September 21 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22, and again each night through Saturday, September 26 at the same times, the two left lanes on
I-295 northbound before Exit 27A are scheduled to be closed. At least one lane will be maintained on I-295 northbound.
In addition, beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Monday, September 21 until 4 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22, and again each night through Saturday, September 26, the I-295 northbound Exit 27A ramp to I-76 westbound is scheduled to be closed. The following detour will be in place:
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
In addition, beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Monday, September 21 until 4 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22, 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.
I-76 eastbound Exit 1A ramp to I-295 southbound Lane and Ramp Closures
Beginning at 9 p.m. tonight, Monday, September 21 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22, and again each night through Saturday, September 26 at the same times, the two left lanes on I-76 eastbound and the Exit 1A ramp to I-295 southbound are scheduled to be closed. At least one lane will be maintained on I-76 eastbound. The following detour will be in place:
I-76 eastbound Exit 1A ramp to I-295 southbound Detour:
- Motorists traveling on I-76 eastbound wishing to take the Exit 1A ramp to I-295 southbound will be directed to take Exit 1B to I-295 northbound, which is before Exit 1A
- Take Exit 28/Route 168
- Turn left at the end of the ramp onto Route 168
- Take the ramp to I-295 southbound
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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