With the recent HEAVY SNOW, please remind family, friends & neighbors to MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO REMOVE VEHICLES from the roadway to allow for snowplow and emergency vehicle clearance. Fire Trucks and Ambulances require wider cartways.
When on street parking is reinstated, be mindful not to narrow the cartway by parking immediately abreast to other parked vehicles on residential streets. Further parking restrictions may be implemented as necessary. If your number of cars exceed your driveway / garage space, please consider parking in a neighbor’s driveway. Temporary parking on the grass is permitted during the snow emergency.
The special parking restrictions will take effect at 6:00pm Sunday February 22nd.
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 overnight next week as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County. This is a continuation of work that began in January.
Beginning at 10 p.m. Monday, February 23 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, February 24, and continuing each night through Thursday, February 26 at the same time, 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. All motorists traveling on I-295 southbound will be directed to stay left onto Exit 26. The closures are necessary for the removal of the temporary Browning Road Bridge west abutment. 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.
(Camden, NJ) – Due to impending severe winter storm across Southern New Jersey, all Camden County offices will be closed to the public on Monday, February 23. All branches of the Camden County Library system will also be closed on Monday, Feb. 23. All essential Camden County personnel will be reporting Monday.
(Lindenwold, NJ) – As a heavy winter storm is forecasted to impact South Jersey beginning Sunday, Feb. 22 into Monday, Feb. 23, the Camden County Department of Public Works will be called in early this afternoon to ensure the county’s 1,200 lane miles of road are safe and passable for motorists. Southern New Jesey is expected to receive anywhere from 12 -18 inches of snow. Additionally, Governor Mikie Sherrill declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 12:00 p.m. on Feb. 22. The Camden County Library System will be closed on February 22 due to the impending storm.
“Based on current forecasts and the severity of the approaching system, this storm has the potential to be historic” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “It is crucial that everyone stay off the roads for the duration of this storm unless travel is absolutely essential. Forecasted wind speeds are expected to create blizzard conditions that will be extremely dangerous”
Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services has been notified that a Camden County resident was diagnosed with Tuberculosis.
On February 12, a Camden County resident presented to a local hospital with symptoms consistent with Tuberculosis. Laboratory results confirmed an active TB diagnosis, and the Camden County Health Department was notified on February 17. The resident was immediately placed on isolation precaution at the local hospital and started receiving treatment on February 19.
“This is a continuing investigation, and we are actively working with the New Jersey Department of Health to identify individuals who may have been exposed,” said Commissioner Jennifer Cooley Fleisher, liaison to the Department of Health and Human Services. “The individual’s household members are in the process of being tested for TB, at this time, no household members or close contacts have presented with TB associated symptoms.”
Camden County, NJ – An Essex County man has been arrested and charged for attempting to engage in sexual conduct with an underage girl whom he met online, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.
New Jersey American Water is investing approximately $400,000 to upgrade critical water infrastructure in Camden. The project includes replacing 1,700 feet of water pipe originally installed in the early 1900s with new 8 inch ductile iron water main, helping improve reliability, water quality, and fire protection for local customers.
As part of this work, crews will also install new meter pits at the curb area—within the company’s rightofway—at properties where none currently exist. Affected customers will be contacted directly to schedule appointments to relocate their water meter from inside the property to the new pit. Work will take place along the following streets: Grand Avenue from Berkley Street to Baird Boulevard Benson Street from Eutaw Avenue to Marlton Avenue This investment is part of New Jersey American Water’s ongoing, multi-year commitment to strengthen water infrastructure in more than 100 communities across the state. Planned upgrades like this help reduce the likelihood of service interruptions, improve water flows for homes and businesses, and support dependable fire protection. These improvements are designed to deliver long-term value by reinforcing the system before issues arise.
Construction is underway and is expected to be completed by the end of March 2026. Crews will work Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and weekend work is not expected unless needed to maintain the project schedule. Contractors will ensure customers can enter and exit their driveways as needed, and access to homes and businesses will be maintained.
Work is being performed by New Jersey American Water’s local, qualified contractor Pioneer Pipe Contractors, Inc., with traffic control coordinated in partnership with local officials. Motorists should use caution near work zones and expect typical construction noise during work hours. Daily cleanup will occur, and driveway and sidewalk restoration will be completed as construction concludes. Where excavation is required, temporary surface restoration will be provided, with permanent restoration after the soil has time to settle.
(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services is currently monitoring the spread of bird flu throughout New Jersey. Currently, no birds in Camden County have tested positive for bird flu and the risk to the public remains low.
Between February 14 and February 16, 2026, more than 1,100 dead or sick wild birds were reported to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Most reports involved Canadian geese, with a smaller number involving other species. Within this timeframe, Gloucester Township reported approximately 10–20 dead geese.
At this time, NJDEP is unlikely to conduct additional avian flu testing in areas where the virus has already been detected. In March 2025, levels of avian influenza were detected in our local wastewater.
Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of February 16 to February 20.
“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.”
Berlin Township
South Jersey Gas will be working on Franklin Avenue on Tuesday, Feb. 17 and Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Haddon Avenue & 3rd Avenue.
South Jersey Gas will be working on Hopewell Road & Cooper Road from Tuesday, Feb. 17 to Thursday, Feb. 19 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be full road closures of Hopewell Road between Cooper Road & Jackson Road in Waterford Township and a full road closure of Cooper Road between Cushman Avenue & Hopewell Road in Berlin Township
