Category: TRAFFIC/TRAVEL

I-295 southbound/Al-Jo’s Curve to be closed and detoured for several nights next week in Bellmawr, Camden County

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. Tuesday, February 17 until 5 a.m. Wednesday, February 18, and continuing Wednesday, February 18 and Thursday, February 19 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 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. 

Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for real-time travel information, and for NJDOT news follow us on X (Twitter) @NewJerseyDOT, on the NJDOT Facebook page, or Instagram @NewJersey.DOT.

I-295 southbound/Al-Jo’s Curve Overnight Closure to Continues

(Trenton) – 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 on Monday, January 5.

Beginning at 10 p.m. Monday, February 9 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, February 10, and continuing each night through Thursday, February 12 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 removal of the temporary Browning Road Bridge west abutment. The following detour will be in place:

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Camden County Roadwork Projects

Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of February 9 to February 14. 

“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

Crews will be working on Hopewell Road & Cooper Road from Tuesday, Feb. 10 to Friday, Feb. 13 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a full road closure 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. 

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Camden County Roadwork Projects

Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of February 2 to February 6. 

“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.”

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WATER MAIN BREAK: Evesboro-Medford Road & Greenbrook Drive

WATER MAIN BREAK: Avoid the area of Evesboro-Medford Road & Greenbrook Drive, Evesham, for a water main break. Police on location.

Pennsauken Police Department Alert

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Please use caution in the following areas due to ongoing roadwork. Grant Ave between Rt. 130 and Cove Rd, Wayne Ave between Merchantville Ave and Penn St.

Camden County roadwork projects

Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of January 26 to January 30. 

“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 Hopewell Road and Cooper Road from Tuesday, Jan. 27 to Thursday, Jan. 29 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a full road closure 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. 

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NJDOT issues emergency regulation lowering speed limit to 35 mph 

Order also applies to NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Atlantic City Expressway

New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Acting Commissioner Joe Bertoni has issued an Emergency Traffic Regulation Order that temporarily lowers all posted speed limits to 35 miles per hour on Interstate and State highways in New Jersey starting at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, January 25. The speed limit reduction applies to:

  • All Interstate highways in New Jersey
  • All U.S. and State highways in New Jersey
  • The New Jersey Turnpike
  • The Garden State Parkway
  • The Atlantic City Expressway

The speed limit reduction is being made out of an abundance of caution based on the forecast for heavy snow, ice, and strong winds statewide. Winter weather is expected to begin early Sunday morning, January 25 and continue into Monday, January 26, which could make driving conditions treacherous throughout the state.

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I-295 southbound/Al-Jo’s Curve Overnight Closure

(Trenton) – 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 on Monday, January 5.

Beginning at 10 p.m. Monday, January 19 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, January 20, and continuing each night through Thursday, January 22 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 pipe installation and removal of the temporary Browning Road Bridge west abutment. The following detour will be in place:

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Road Closure and Lane Shift-Voorhees

On today, January 14, from 10:00am – 2:00pm, Asphalt Restoration Enterprise, on behalf of New Jersey American Water, will be restoring asphalt patches. There will be a full road closure on South Burnt Mill Road between Evesham Road and Fairview Avenue, and a lane shift on White Horse Road between Executive Drive and Haddonfield-Berlin Road.

Please allow extra travel time and follow detour routes. For more information, questions, or concerns, please call the Camden County Department of Public Works at 856-225-5372.
*Dates and times subject to change