Governor Mikie Sherrill andNew Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Acting Commissioner Priya Jain today announced a $1.2 million NJDOT grant to assist Phillipsburg in repairing Summit Avenue, a local road that was damaged when a sinkhole developed in February.
“This is what government does – bringing resources to an area where we need to make people whole after an unexpected calamity,” Governor Mikie Sherrill said. “We are providing $1.2 million to get the permanent fix in for this road to make sure people are kept safe and to make sure they are able to get back to work and get back in their homes.”
Several road construction projects are planned for the week of March 10-13, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The following roadways will be affected: Somerdale Road, White Horse Road, Burnt Mill Road, Cooper Road, Kresson-Gibbsboro Road, and Gibbsboro Road. It is advisable to avoid these areas if possible, to allow for additional travel time, and to follow all designated detour routes. For further information or inquiries, please contact Camden County Public Works at (856) 566-2980. Please note that dates and times are subject to change.
TUESDAY, MARCH 10th AND WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11th: White Horse Road & Burnt Mill Road – 7:00am to 4:00pm. Arawak Paving will be milling and paving. There will be a PARTIAL ROAD CLOSURE eastbound on White Horse Road between Burnt Mill Road & Lucas Lane, and a FULL ROAD CLOSURE of westbound White Horse Road between Lucas Lane & Burnt Mill Rd. Additionally, there will be a FULL ROAD CLOSURE of Burnt Mill Road between Chestnut Avenue and White Horse Road on Tuesday, March 10th, and a FULL ROAD CLOSURE on Burnt Mill Road between Linden Avenue and White Horse Road on Wednesday, March 11th. Please follow all designated detours.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11th: Cooper Road & Kresson-Gibbsboro Road – 9:00am to 4:00pm. CCG, on behalf of Comcast, will be performing stationary splicing. There will be alternating traffic with flaggers on Cooper Road between Kresson-Gibbsboro Road and the Voorhees Animal Orphanage, and alternating traffic with flaggers on Kresson-Gibbsboro Road between LasBrisas Boulevard & Bradford Way. Please follow all designated detours.
THURSDAY, MARCH 12th: Burnt Mill Road & Gibbsboro Road – 9:00am to 4:00pm. CCG, on behalf of Comcast, will be performing stationary splicing. There will be a LANE SHIFT on Burnt Mill Road between Polar Avenue & White Horse Road, and a LANE SHIFT on Gibbsboro Road between Walnut Avenue & Burnt Mill Road. Please follow all designated detours.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13th: White Horse Road – 7:00am to 5:00pm. Earle Asphalt, on behalf of Voorhees Township, will continue installing sidewalk; there will be a PARTIAL ROAD CLOSURE northbound between Burnt Mill Road & Haddonfield-Berlin Road. *For more information, please contact William Burke at 856-428-5914. Please follow all designated detours.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13th: White Horse Road & Haddonfield-Berlin Road – 9:00am to 4:00pm. CCG, on behalf of Comcast, will be performing stationary splicing. There will be a LANE SHIFT on White Horse Road at the intersection of Haddonfield-Berlin Road and a LANE SHIFT on Haddonfield-Berlin Road between White Horse Road & Voorhees Drive. Please follow all designated detours.
The White Horse Road Pedestrian Improvement Project is tentatively scheduled to begin on Monday, March 9, 2026, from 7:00AM to 5:00PM.
During this ongoing project, there will be a complete lane closure on the eastbound lane of White Horse Road between Burnt Mill Road and Haddonfield-Berlin Road (Route 561) to perform concrete work. Please allow extra travel time and follow detour routes.
Closure necessary for drainage work and retaining wall construction
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 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, March 2 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, and continuing each night through Thursday, March 5 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 drainage work and retaining wall construction. The following detour will be in place:
Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of March 2 to March 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.”
Berlin Township
South Jersey Gas will be working on Hopewell Road & Cooper Road from Monday, March 2 to Thursday, March 5, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. From Monday – Thursday, there will be a full road closure of Cooper Road at the intersection with Taunton Avenue in Berlin Township.
Camden
Crews will be working on 5th and Market Street from Monday, March 2, to Thursday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be pedestrian access as well as a lane of travel open during the day.
The Winslow Township Police Department is urging all residents to stay off the roadways unless travel is absolutely necessary due to hazardous winter weather conditions. Snow and ice covered roads, along with downed trees and power lines are creating dangerous driving conditions throughout the township.
Winslow Twp. Public Works along with County and State crews are actively plowing and treating roadways. Limiting travel allows them to operate more effectively and helps keep our first responders safe while handling emergency calls.
If you must travel:
• Reduce your speed and use extra caution
• Increase your following distance
• Clear all snow and ice from your vehicle before driving
• Stay alert for plow trucks and emergency vehicles
We strongly encourage residents to remain home during the storm/cleanup and avoid unnecessary travel until overall conditions improve.
Your cooperation helps keep our roads clear and our community safe. Stay safe, Winslow Township.
The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management under the Division of the New Jersey State Police have issued a mandatory travel restriction beginning 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026, and ending 7:00 a.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026, in response to a major winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions, and strong winds across the state.Governor Sherrill declared a State of Emergency on Saturday, February 21, 2026, effective Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., to protect public safety and ensure timely snow removal and emergency response.Travel Restriction Details:
All non-exempt vehicles are prohibited from operating on state, county, municipal, and interstate roadways during this period.The New Jersey Turnpike is exempt from this restriction.Violators may face penalties under state law.
Exemptions:The travel restriction does not apply to:
Emergency and public safety vehicles and personnelPublic works and snow removal crewsPublic transportation vehicles and personnelGovernment officials conducting official businessUtility company vehicles and personnelHealthcare workers and urgent medical travelPersonnel supporting emergency shelter operations and human services facilitiesDelivery of critical medical supplies and services to healthcare facilitiesNews mediaPrivate snow removal contractorsPatients seeking urgent critical care and their escortsTravel necessary to maintain critical infrastructure and essential services, including energy, fuel, food, pharmacies, and hardware storesPersonnel supporting airline and airport operations
This measure is intended to safeguard lives and allow emergency and utility crews to clear roads and restore essential services as quickly as possible.For official updates and preparedness information, visit www.ready.nj.gov.Follow the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management online atFacebook @ReadyNewJerseyInstagram @ReadyNJX @ReadyNJ
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.
(Lindenwold, NJ) – Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of February 23 to February 27.
“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 Monday, February 23 to Thursday, February 26 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 at the intersection with Taunton Avenue in Berlin Township.
Camden
Crews will be working on Haddon Avenue from Monday, February 23 to Friday, February 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a lane shift between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard & Cooper Plaza.
Crews will be working on Haddon Avenue from Monday, February 23 to Friday, February 27 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Newton Avenue & Euclid Avenue.
New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Acting Commissioner Priya Jain 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 3 p.m. Sunday, February 22. 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
Gov. Mikie Sherrill has declared a State of Emergency based on the forecast for heavy snow, strong winds, and blizzard conditions statewide Sunday, February 22 and Monday, February 23, which could make driving conditions treacherous. The speed limit reduction is being made out of an abundance of caution.
Starting at 3 p.m., today, Sunday, February 22, 2026 and in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:4-98.9, this Emergency Order temporarily lowers all posted speed limits above 35 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour on state and interstate highways and will be in place until further notice. State and interstate highways with a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less will not be affected by this Traffic Regulations Emergency Order.
All motorists are encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel on Sunday and Monday.
Commercial Vehicle Travel Restriction
The Emergency Traffic Regulation Order to reduce the speed limit to 35 mph is in addition to the Commercial Vehicle Travel Restriction announced yesterday, February 21. The commercial vehicle travel restriction also will begin at 3 p.m. today, Sunday, February 22 and will be in place until further notice for the following highways in both directions:
I-76 (entire length)
I-78 (entire length)
I-80 (entire length)
I-195 (entire length)
I-280 (entire length)
I-287 (entire length)
I-295 (entire length)
I-676 (entire length)
NJ Route 440 (both directions from the Outerbridge Crossing to I-287)
The commercial vehicle travel restriction applies to:
Public safety vehicles, sworn and civilian public safety personnel; as well as other personnel directly supporting healthcare facilities or critical infrastructure such as providing fuel or food. For a complete list of operations or personnel that are exempt from the travel ban, see the Administrative Order.
Trucks that are already in New Jersey when the travel restrictions go into place are encouraged to pull off in truck stops to wait out the storm – DO NOT PARK ON SHOULDERS.
NJDOT is coordinating with all state and regional transportation agencies to ensure the most effective response to the storm. In order for NJDOT and our regional and local transportation partners to safely and efficiently clear roadways of snow, motorists should avoid driving unless you are an essential employee needed for emergency response. If you must drive, motorists are advised to:
SLOW DOWN
If road conditions deteriorate, GET OFF THE ROADsomewhere safe and wait it out
Always STAY CLEAR of plowing and spreading trucks. If they are behind you, let them pass
DO NOT pass between trucks that are in a plow formation
Leave early and allow extra time
Leave a safe following distance between vehicles
Use caution on bridges and ramps
If you are driving and road conditions deteriorate, PULL OFFsomewhere safe and wait it out
Be patient and use caution
Keep an emergency kit in your car with a cell phone charger, water, snacks, blanket, and other items. See the NJ Office of Emergency Managements web site for more information: http://ready.nj.gov/plan-prepare/winter.shtml
