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(Trenton) – A series of overnight lane and ramp closures are scheduled next week on I-295, I-76, and Route 42 as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County. In addition, 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 Monday and Tuesday night.

Monday, June 23 and Tuesday, June 24

Beginning at 10 p.m. Monday, June 23 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, and again on Tuesday, June 24 at the same time, 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. The right lane on I-295 southbound also will be closed just after Exit 28/Route 168. The closures are necessary to remove deck plates to begin the demolition of the temporary 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

Tuesday, June 24, Wednesday, June 25 and Thursday, June 26

Beginning at 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, until 5 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, and again on Wednesday, June 25 and Thursday, June 26 at the same time, one lane on I-295 northbound is scheduled to be closed between Essex Avenue to after the Browning Road Bridge. At least two lanes will be maintained.

Wednesday, June 25

Beginning at 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 until 5 a.m., Thursday, June 26, the I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured. The following detour will be in place:

I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound Detour:

• Motorists traveling on I-295 southbound wishing to take the left exit ramp to Route 42 southbound will be directed to stay right and continue on I-295 southbound
• Take Exit 25A/Route 47 southbound/Deptford/Glassboro
• Take the ramp onto I-295 northbound
• Take Exit 26 to Route 42 southbound

Thursday, June 26

Beginning at 10 p.m. Thursday, June 26 until 5 a.m. Friday, June 27, two lanes on I-76/Route 42 in both directions are scheduled to be closed between I-76 eastbound Exit 1B and the Browning Road Bridge. At least two lanes will be maintained.

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.