Overnight lane and ramp closures are scheduled on Route 42 northbound, I-295 northbound and I-76 eastbound tonight and tomorrow night for structural steel installation 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.
In addition, 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 tomorrow night.
Route 42 northbound to I-76 westbound Lane Closures – Friday and Saturday Nights
Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Friday, June 5 until 8 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, June 6 and again on Saturday, June 6 at the same time, 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 – Friday and Saturday Nights
Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Friday, June 5 until 8 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, June 6 and again on Saturday, June 6 at the same time, the left and center lanes 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 one lane will be maintained on I-295 northbound. The following detour will be in place 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 – Friday and Saturday Nights
Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Friday, June 5 until 8 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, June 6 and again on Saturday, June 6 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.
I-76 eastbound Exit 1A ramp to I-295 southbound Lane and Ramp Closure – Friday Night ONLY
Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Friday, June 5 until 8 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, June 6, the left lane on I-76 eastbound before the new Browning Road Bridge and the I-76 eastbound Exit 1A ramp to
I-295 southbound are scheduled to be closed. The following detour will be in place:
I-76 eastbound Exit 1A ramp to I-295 southbound Primary Detour:
- Motorists traveling on I-76 eastbound 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
I-76 eastbound Exit 1A ramp to I-295 southbound Secondary Detour:
- Motorists traveling on I-76 eastbound to I-295 southbound will be directed continue on Route 42 southbound
- Take Exit 12 to CR 544 to Route 41/Deptford/Woodbury/Runnemede
- Stay right to turn right onto Clements Bridge Road
- Turn right onto Route 41 southbound
- Take the ramp to Route 42 northbound/Camden/Philadelphia
- Take Exit 14A to I-295 southbound/Delaware Memorial Bridge
I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound (Al-Jo’s Curve) Closure – Saturday Night ONLY
Beginning at 10 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, June 6 until 8 a.m. Sunday, June 9, 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. All motorists traveling on I-295 southbound will be directed to stay left onto Exit 26. The closure is necessary for emergency drainage repairs. 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
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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