Several roadwork projects are scheduled to take place across Camden County from January 5 to January 9, affecting multiple municipalities and requiring some full road closures and lane shifts.
Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works, advised motorists to plan ahead. “Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations,” Dyer said. “Also, remember that when you’re traveling through a construction area, please slow down and stay alert for crew members and debris.”
In Berlin Township, South Jersey Gas will close Cooper Road between Cushman Avenue and Hopewell Road from Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
In Camden, PSE&G will work on Baird Boulevard on Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., resulting in a lane shift between Grand Avenue and Carman Street. Additional work by PSE&G will affect Federal Street & River Avenue from Monday through Friday, with a lane shift on Federal Street between River Avenue & 16th Street (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and a full closure of River Avenue between East State Street & Federal Street. Crews will also fully close Haddon Avenue between Newton Avenue & Euclid Avenue from Monday through Friday (7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.).
In Haddon Township, West Park Avenue will be closed between Glenwood Avenue & West Crystal Lake Avenue on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Haddonfield will see PSE&G working on South Hinchman Avenue on Wednesday and Thursday (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.), resulting in a full closure between Kings Highway West & Station Avenue.
The Camden County Department of Public Works is responsible for maintaining over 1,200 miles of county roadway, more than 200 bridges, and several dams. The department carries out highway construction projects as well as routine maintenance such as pothole repairs, street sweeping, grass cutting, and storm drainage upkeep. Personnel are based in Lindenwold and are available around the clock throughout the week for residents’ needs.
Residents can report concerns about county roadways by calling (856) 566-2980 or visiting www.camdencounty.com.
Camden County operates under the oversight of a seven-member Board of Commissioners who serve staggered three-year terms according to its official website. The county government provides services including public safety programs, health initiatives, parks management, infrastructure maintenance, education efforts, workforce development opportunities, and economic growth strategies supporting more than 500,000 residents across its municipalities in southern New Jersey.
