On Thursday, the Board of Commissioners, alongside Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen and the Camden County Department of Public Works, announced a $17 million reconstruction project for Haddon Avenue in Camden City. This investment aims to transform one of the region’s most traveled roads to ensure its durability in the future.
The reconstruction will cover Haddon Avenue between Newton and Euclid avenues. The project includes concrete curb and sidewalk work, ADA-accessible ramps, driveway apron reconstruction, traffic signal improvements at intersections, sewer system lining and lateral replacement, water main replacements, stormwater infrastructure enhancements, traffic striping and signage updates, street tree replacements, and improved intersection lighting.
“Haddon Avenue is a main artery through Camden City and has been in serious need of improvements for a while,” stated Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “This project will drastically enhance roadway conditions and safety for motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, residents and all who travel along this thoroughfare. The Board of Commissioners and Public Works are committed to investing in our county’s infrastructure and this project will make an immensely positive impact on our community.”
The initiative is part of a broader $161 million infrastructure program planned for 2025 and 2026. Camden County seeks to address its infrastructure needs across its 228 square miles with this plan. It aims to ensure highways, bridges, and byways are structurally sound for multi-modal transportation.
The Camden County Department of Public Works oversees over 1,200 miles of county roads along with 50 bridges and several dams. They focus on enhancing safety through highway construction projects and road maintenance activities like pothole repairs and storm drainage upkeep. The department operates from Lindenwold with personnel available around the clock.
