Sections of Rt 295 Highway Near Bellmawr to Close Tonight for drainage work
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
I-295 northbound lane and Route 42 northbound Exit 1B to
I-295 northbound to be closed tonight in Bellmawr
(Trenton) – The Route 42 northbound Exit 1B to I-295 northbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured tonight, as well as the right lane on Route 42 northbound and the right lane on I-295 northbound, as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County.
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Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, October 16 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, October 17, the Route 42 northbound Exit 1B to I-295 northbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured. The following detour will be in place:
Route 42 northbound Exit 1B ramp to I-295 northbound detour:
- Motorists traveling on Route 42 northbound wishing to take Exit 1B to I-295 northbound will be directed to continue on Route 42 northbound to 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 1B/I-295 northbound
In addition, the right lane on Route 42 northbound, which becomes I-76 westbound, is scheduled to be closed after Exit 14B/Benigo Boulevard, and the right lane on I-295 northbound after Exit 27A is scheduled to be closed at the same times. At least one lane will be maintained overnight on each roadway. The closures are necessary for drainage work.
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 construction updates and real-time travel information. For NJDOT news, follow us on X (Twitter) @NewJerseyDOT, the NJDOT Facebook page, or on Instagram @NewJersey.DOT.