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 as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County.
In addition, Route 42 northbound, I-295 northbound and I-76 eastbound are scheduled to have overnight lane and ramp closures, as well as traffic slowdowns, this week to continue structural steel installation. Motorists are advised to use caution and expect delays when traveling through the work zones.
Tonight, Tuesday, October 13 – Al-Jo’s Curve Closure
Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, October 13 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14, 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 an emergency manhole repair. 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 9 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, October 13 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14, and continuing each night through Saturday, October 17 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. On Saturday and Sunday, work will be extended through 8 a.m.
Route 42 northbound Traffic Slowdowns
Beginning at 9 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, October 13 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14, and continuing each night through Saturday, October 17 at the same time, the New Jersey State Police will be assisting with traffic slowdowns on Route 42 northbound.
I-295 northbound Exit 27A to I-76 westbound Lane and Ramp Closures
Beginning at 9 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, October 13 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14, and continuing each night through Saturday, October 17 at the same time, 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. On Saturday and Sunday, work will be extended through 8 a.m.
In addition, the I-295 northbound Exit 27A ramp to I-76 westbound is scheduled to be closed each night at the same time. The following detour will be in place:
I-295 northbound Exit 27A ramp 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, Tuesday, October 13 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14, and continuing each night through Saturday, October 17 at the same time, the New Jersey State Police will be assisting with traffic slowdowns 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).
I-76 eastbound Exit 1A to I-295 southbound Lane and Ramp Closures
Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, October 13 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14, and again Wednesday, October 14 at the same time, two 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. The following detour will be in place Tuesday through Saturday nights:
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 continue onto Route 42 southbound
- Take Exit 12/CR 544 to Route 41/Deptford/Woodbury/Runnemede
- Take CR 544/Clements Bridge Road
- Turn right onto Route 41 southbound
- Take the ramp onto Route 42 northbound
- Stay right to take Exit 14B to I-295 southbound
In addition, beginning at 10 p.m. Thursday, October 15 until 5 a.m. Friday, October 16, and again on Friday, October 16 at the same time, two lanes on I-76 eastbound are scheduled to be closed. At least one lane will be maintained. The Exit 1A ramp to I-295 southbound will remain open.
I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 eastbound Ramp Closure
Beginning at 10 p.m. Thursday, October 15 until 5 a.m. Friday, October 16, and again on Friday, October 16 at the same time, the I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured. The following detour will be in place:
I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound Detour:
- Motorists traveling on I-295 southbound wishing to take the left exit ramp to Route 42 southbound will be directed to stay right and continue on I-295 southbound
- Take Exit 25A/Route 47 southbound/Deptford/Glassboro
- Take the ramp onto I-295 northbound
- Take Exit 26 to Route 42 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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