I-295 southbound/Al-Jo’s Curve to be closed and detoured Saturday night in Bellmawr
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Overnight closure necessary for emergency repairs
(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 tomorrow night for emergency repairs as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County.
The I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound will be closed beginning at 10 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, June 10, until 6 a.m. Sunday, June 11, for emergency repairs. All motorists traveling on I-295 southbound will be directed to stay left onto Exit 26. The following detour will be in place:
I-295 southbound to Route 42 southbound/I-295 southbound detour:
- Motorists traveling on I-295 southbound to 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 utilized to provide advance notification to the public of all 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 Twitter @NewJerseyDOT or on the NJDOT Facebook page.