The Camden County Commissioners have announced the completion of the $12 million Kings Highway improvement project, which covers Haddon Heights, Audubon, and Mount Ephraim. The project, which began in 2022, was finished within its planned 380-day schedule and received most of its funding from the federal government.
Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works, stated: “Working throughout the year and beating our time estimates for the job, Kings Highway has been fully renovated from the utilities up for the first time in 50 years. As a result of this investment, this main thoroughfare is now a safer, more accessible roadway for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. We greatly appreciate the cooperation of residents and business owners throughout the duration of this project.”
Key elements of the work included milling or removing old pavement before installing new asphalt; resurfacing stretches between Market Street and Hillside Avenue; full-depth reconstruction between Hillside Avenue and West Atlantic Avenue; further resurfacing up to Hopkins Road; improvements to storm sewer systems; cleaning and lining sanitary sewers with lateral replacements; installation of new curbs, sidewalks, ADA-accessible ramps; as well as updated traffic striping and signage.
Mount Ephraim Mayor Susan Carney commented on how these changes have made commuting safer for various groups: “This landmark project is a transformative victory for our residents, businesses and other stakeholders throughout South Jersey. The improvements have eliminated unpleasant commutes, enhanced community curb appeal, and are making it safer for school-age children, seniors and people with disabilities to get where they need to go.”
Audubon Borough Mayor Robert Jakubowski noted that his community has already noticed benefits: “Audubon is grateful to benefit from such a large project bringing a new sewer and a new quieter, safer roadway. Kings Highway shows a marked improvement for our residents and our guests.”
Zachary Houck, Mayor of Haddon Heights, recognized regional collaboration: “More than three years ago, we began discussing the possibility of finally paving Kings Highway from Market Street to Hopkins Road. I applaud my partners in Mount Ephraim, Audubon, and especially Camden County for working together to accomplish this for the residents, businesses, and visitors to our great communities.”
The Camden County Department of Public Works oversees over 1,200 miles of county roads as well as 50 bridges. Its responsibilities include highway construction projects along with ongoing road maintenance tasks such as pothole repair and storm drainage upkeep. The department operates out of Lindenwold with personnel available at all times.
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