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(Lindenwold, NJ) – Crews will be completing the final phase of the $2.3 million 7^th Street improvement project in Camden from Wednesday, Aug. 23 to Friday, Aug. 25 by milling and paving the roadway. There will be a full road closure of 7^th Street between Elm and Linden streets during the work hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.  

“This has been a long project, but we can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “The work being completed was beyond necessary and once this final part is done, the increased efficiency and safety along this roadway will make the wait worthwhile.”

The project consisted of pedestrian improvements, flooding mitigation, gateway enhancements Americans with Disability Act curb and ramp upgrades and milling/paving work.

The Camden County Department of Public Works is responsible for maintaining over 1,200 miles of county roadway and 50 bridges.  They are dedicated to making our area safer for motorists and pedestrians through county highway construction projects and road maintenance, including pothole repairs, street sweeping, grass cutting and storm drainage upkeep. The Public Works Department is located in Lindenwold where personnel are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to serve the residents of Camden County.

To report concerns on Camden County roadways, call (856) 566-2980 or visit www.camdencounty.com.