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(Trenton) - The I-76 eastbound Exit 1A ramp to I-295 southbound and a single lane on I-76 eastbound are scheduled to be closed Thursday and Friday nights as the Direct Connect project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County. 

Beginning at 10 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, February 27 until 5 a.m., Friday, February 28, and again on Friday, February 28 at the same time, the left lane on I-76 eastbound before the Browning Road Bridge and the I-76 eastbound Exit 1A ramp to I-295 southbound are scheduled to be closed. The closures are necessary to reposition construction barrier and restripe the roadway for an upcoming traffic shift. The following detour will be in place:

I-76 eastbound Exit 1A ramp to I-295 southbound Detour:

• Motorists traveling on I-76 eastbound to I-295 southbound will be directed to take Exit 1B to I-295 northbound, which is before Exit 1A
• Take Exit 28/Route 168
• Turn left at the end of the ramp onto Route 168
• Take the ramp to I-295 southbound

This 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.

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