I-295 southbound/Al-Jo’s Curve closed tonight for Browning Road Bridge work in Bellmawr
Friday, January 24, 2025
I-295 northbound Exit 27A also to be closed tonight
(Trenton) – The I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound, also known as Al-Jo's Curve, and one lane on I-76 eastbound are scheduled to be closed and detoured tonight as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County. The I-295 northbound new Exit 27A/old Exit 26 (left exit) ramp, and one lane on Route 42 northbound are also scheduled to be closed tonight.
I-295 southbound (Al-Jo's Curve) Closure
Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Friday, January 24 until 6 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, January 25, 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, and the right lane on I-76 eastbound from Exit 1B to just past the Browning Road Bridge beginning at 9 p.m. tonight. The closures are necessary to set steel on the new Browning Road Bridge. 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 wishing to continue onto 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
I-295 northbound Exit 27A Closure
In addition, the I-295 northbound new Exit 27A/old Exit 26 (left exit) ramp, which becomes the left lane of I-76 westbound, and the left lane on Route 42 northbound before Exit 14B/Benigo Boulevard are scheduled to be closed at the same time tonight to set steel on the new Browning Road Bridge. The following detour will be in place:
I-295 northbound Exit 27A to I-76 westbound Detour:
- Motorists traveling on I-295 northbound will be directed to continue on I-295 northbound • Take the left Exit 27B (old Exit 27) ramp to I-76 westbound
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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 used to provide advance notification of 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.