The Black Horse Pike/Route 168 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound is scheduled be closed for approximately one week beginning Monday night in Gloucester Township, Camden County. In addition, the right lane on Route 42 southbound will be closed tonight to implement a long-term shoulder closure, which is expected to remain in place for approximately two weeks.

Black Horse Pike/Route 168 southbound to Route 42 southbound Ramp Closure

Beginning at 8 p.m. tonight, Monday, May 11 until 6 a.m. Friday, May 15, the Black Horse Pike/Route 168 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured. The closure is necessary to replace beam guiderail and concrete curb on the ramp. Route 42 southbound Exit 10A to Black Horse Pike/Route 168 southbound will remain open. The following detour will be in place:

Road improvements on Blackwood-Clementon Road at the Conrail railroad crossing are scheduled to be completed during the week of May 11 to May 15. On Monday and Tuesday, there will be lane shifts from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Overnight Thursday into Friday, there will be a full closure of Blackwood Clementon Road at the rail crossing from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.  A detour route using Erial Road and West Brach will be posted.

“We know that this heavily traveled area is an area of concern for our residents, and we hope that this project, and other ongoing improvements to the intersection enhances the experience for drivers”, said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “We ask residents and commuters for their patience and cooperation as this project progresses.”