Lower Township Road Closures and Detours

On June 7, 2026, the 13th Annual Escape the Cape Triathlon will take place at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal in Lower Township, NJ. There will be 2 events taking place simultaneously. The ‘Sprint’ triathlon consisting of a .35 mile swim, 12 mile bike, and a 5K run. The ‘Olympic’ triathlon consists of a 1 mile swim, 23 mile bike, and a 5 mile run. All 2,000 athletes will begin the event by leaping off the Cape May-Lewes Ferry into the Delaware Bay and swimming to shore. For the cycling and running portions of the event, there will be road closures and detours.

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Ramps to I-676 from Holtec Boulevard eastbound to be closed and detoured overnight this week in Camden

The I-676 northbound ramp from Holtec Boulevard eastbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured tonight as a bridge replacement and paving project advances in Camden and Gloucester City, Camden County. In addition, the I-676 southbound ramp from Holtec Boulevard eastbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights.

Beginning at 11 p.m. tonight, Monday, June 1 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2, the Holtec Boulevard eastbound ramp to I-676 northbound is scheduled to be closed. The closures are necessary to place construction barrier for upcoming noise wall demolition. The following detour will be in place:

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Pine Hill Police Department is Seeking Public Assistance

Pine Hill Police Department are asking for assistance from the public in locating Brian Johnston who is wanted on Complaint-Warrant 0428-W-2026-000109 for Stalking.

Anyone with information or observing Brian Johnston are asked to contact Pine Hill Police Department.

Contact D/Sgt. Eric Davies #43 at 856-783-1549 x 443/ edavies@pinehillpd.com or at confidential@pinehillpd.com.

You can also text TIP PINEHILLPD followed by your tip to 88877.

EFFECTIVE THIS JULY: New E-bike Requirements In New Jersey!

New Jersey passed major new e-bike laws, signed by Governor Phil Murphy on January 19, 2026, his last full day in office. These changes represent the first overhaul of e-bike regulations in six years and are considered among the strictest in the United States. These laws will go into effect in July 2026.

Why the Change? Lawmakers cited a rise in e-bike usage and crashes, including serious and fatal accidents, across the state as the main reason for tightening regulations and treating e-bikes more like motorized vehicles for safety purposes.

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Notice from the Gloucester Township Global Services/ Recycling Department

Please be advised that today, June 1st, the phones at the Gloucester Township Global Services/ Recycling Department will be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance.

During this time, if you experience recycling issues, please contact 856-227-8666.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while this maintenance is being completed.

New research details PFAS prevalence in the Delaware River Basin

The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) is sharing the latest results of extensive field investigation and monitoring of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in PFAS Water Quality and Fish Tissue Assessment Study, a report marking more than 20 years of dedicated research into so-called forever chemicals within the Delaware River Basin.

The new research confirms PFAS contamination is both widespread and persistent in the Delaware River and selected tributaries. Surface water concentrations are increasing at a faster rate than water volume as the river moves downstream into Delaware Bay, suggesting there are ongoing inputs from unknown sources like industrial facilities, wastewater discharges and stormwater.

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Camden County Roadwork Projects

Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of June 1 to June 5.

“Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “Also, remember that when you’re traveling through a construction area, please slow down and stay alert for crew members and debris.”

Camden

PSE&G will be working on North 27^th Street on Monday, June 4, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be a partial road closure eastbound between River Avenue & Garfield Avenue.
PSE&G will be working on Marlton Pike and Baird Boulevard on Monday, June 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be lane shifts at the intersection of Marlton Pike and Baird Boulevard.
PSE&G will be working on Newton Avenue on Monday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 2, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Chestnut Street and Kaighn Avenue.

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NJDOT Traffic Advisory

Overnight lane and ramp closures are scheduled on Route 42 northbound, I-295 northbound and I-76 eastbound next week for structural steel installation as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County.

Route 42 northbound to I-76 westbound Lane Closures

Beginning at 10 p.m. Monday, June 1 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 2 and continuing each night through Thursday, June 4 at the same time and on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6 from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. the next day, 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.

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Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Scam Alert

ape May Court House, New Jersey – Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland together with Sheriff Robert Nolan are alerting residents to a recent telephone scam in which individuals are receiving calls from persons falsely claiming to be members of the Cape May County Sheriff’s Office.

In these calls, the scammers tell victims that they owe money for fines or missed court appearances and threaten that a warrant will be issued for their arrest if payment is not made immediately. The callers often demand payment through unconventional methods such as gift cards, wire transfers, or other non-traditional means.

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Marijuana and Teens

Many teenagers try marijuana and some use it regularly. Teenage marijuana use is at its highest level in 30 years, and today’s teens are more likely to use marijuana than tobacco. Many states allow recreational use of marijuana in adults ages 21 and over. Recreational marijuana use by children and teenagers is not legal in anywhere in the United States. Today’s marijuana plants are grown differently than in the past and can contain two to three times more tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the ingredient that makes people high. The ingredient of the marijuana plant thought to have some medical benefits, cannabidiol (CBD), has not increased and remains at about 1%.

There are many ways people can use marijuana. This can make it harder for parents to watch for use in their child. These include: