Route 70 westbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured tomorrow night at Cuthbert Boulevard/CR 636 in Cherry Hill, Camden County. In addition, the right lane on Cuthbert Boulevard/CR 636 northbound will be closed just past Route 70.
Beginning at 9 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, September 19 until 9 a.m. Sunday, September 20, Route 70 westbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured between the ramps to and from Cuthbert Boulevard/CR 636 northbound, which will remain open. The closure is necessary for the demolition of a culvert located underneath the center lane. The following detour will be in place:
Route 70 westbound Detour:
- Motorist on Route 70 westbound will be directed to take the ramp to Cuthbert Boulevard North/Merchantville
- Continue on Cuthbert Boulevard/CR 636 northbound and take the ramp to Route 38 West/Camden
- Take the first ramp to Cuthbert Boulevard South/Oaklyn
- Continue on Cuthbert Boulevard/CR 636 southbound and take the ramp to Route 70 West/Camden
In addition, beginning at 9 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, September 19 until 9 a.m. Sunday, September 20, the right lane on Cuthbert Boulevard/CR 636 northbound will be closed between the ramps to and from Route 70 westbound. At least one lane will remain open. The lane closure is necessary to mitigate congestion and protect motorists both on Cuthbert Boulevard/CR 636 northbound and entering Cuthbert Boulevard/CR 636 northbound as part of the Route 70 westbound detour. Motorists are advised to slow down, use caution and expect delays.
The work is part of a $153 million state-funded Route 70 corridor safety and improvement project that will improve gas and watermains, upgrade traffic signals at 27 intersections, replace or install four Dynamic Message Signs, improve drainage, sidewalks, and resurface approximately 9 miles of Route 70 between Route 38 in Cherry Hill and Cooper Avenue in Evesham. In addition to milling and paving Route 70, the North Maple Avenue loop ramps and the Route 70/Route 73 interchange ramps will be repaved as well. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for construction updates and real-time travel information and for NJDOT news follow us on X (Twitter) @NewJerseyDOT, on the NJDOT Facebook page, or Instagram @NewJersey.DOT.