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I-295 southbound/Al-Jo’s Curve to be closed
tonight for guiderail repair in Bellmawr

I-295 northbound and Route 42 northbound open tonight as work completed early

(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 tonight to replace damaged guiderail and attenuator as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County.

In addition, the drainage work and repaving requiring overnight closures this week of I-295 northbound Exit 27A ramp to I-76 westbound and two lanes on Route 42 northbound completed early. Therefore, the closures that were scheduled tonight are no longer necessary. All lanes and ramps on Route 42 northbound and I-295 northbound in Bellmawr will be open.

I-295 southbound closure tonight, Friday, September 20

Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Friday, September 20 until 6 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, September 21, the I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound, also known as Al-Jo's Curve, will be closed and detoured. The right lane on I-295 southbound also will be closed just after Exit 28/Route 168 for guiderail and attenuator repair. All motorists traveling on I-295 southbound will be directed to stay left onto Exit 26. The following detour will be in place tonight:

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 X (Twitter) @NewJerseyDOT, on the NJDOT Facebook page, or Instagram @NewJersey.DOT.