Several roadway projects are scheduled to take place across Camden County during the week of June 1 to June 5, according to a May 29 announcement. The Camden County Department of Public Works will oversee these projects, which will affect multiple municipalities and may cause road closures and lane shifts.
Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works, said, “Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations. Also, remember that when you’re traveling through a construction area, please slow down and stay alert for crew members and debris.”
In Camden City, work includes partial or full closures on North 27th Street, Marlton Pike at Baird Boulevard, Newton Avenue between Chestnut Street and Kaighn Avenue, Haddon Avenue at several locations between Market Street and Walnut Avenue as well as Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Cooper Plaza. Additional closures are planned on River Avenue between Federal Street and East State Street; Federal Street near South 18th through South 31st Streets; Terrace Avenue; Kaighn Avenue from South 7th Street to South 3rd Avenue; Baird Boulevard near Carmen Street. Similar projects will occur in Cherry Hill (Kresson Road; Cooper Landing Road), Collingswood (Park Avenue), Gibbsboro (United States Ave., Foster Ave.), Gloucester Township (Blackwood-Clementon Road; Evesham Road), Oaklyn (Newton Ave.), Pine Hill (West Branch Ave.), Runnemede (Evesham Rd.), and Winslow Township (Mays Landing Rd.).
The Department of Public Works maintains over 1,200 miles of county roadway along with more than 200 bridges and several dams. Its responsibilities include highway construction projects as well as routine maintenance such as pothole repairs, street sweeping, grass cutting, and storm drainage upkeep. The department is based in Lindenwold with personnel available around the clock.
According to the official website, Camden County supports over 500,000 residents across its 37 municipalities by advancing community welfare through education initiatives, workforce development programs, and public services including parks and libraries maintenance facilities for nutrition centers. The county operates under a seven-member Board of Commissioners who serve staggered three-year terms.
Residents can report concerns about county roadways by calling (856) 566-2980 or visiting www.camdencounty.com.
