As winter ends in Camden County, the Department of Public Works is starting a large-scale effort to repair potholes and address other road concerns across its 1,200 lane miles. Several crews have been deployed throughout the county to handle damage caused by recent severe winter conditions.
“We have dispatched several crews a day throughout the highways and byways of Camden County to address not only potholes, but other roadway concerns countywide,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “Our residents are our best eyes on our roadways, and we need everyone to engage in this effort to make Camden County a better place to live, work and drive. As a reminder, please slow down and be patient when you see our crews working on our roadways.”
In addition to repairing potholes, the Department has started multiple construction projects at various locations in Camden County.
“At the end of this long winter, and into spring, we will be continuing with the county’s capital maintenance program to mend roadways, and we have dozens of locations that will be repaved and repaired this construction season,” continued Dyer. “This program is crucial to keeping our county infrastructure in top shape and to ensure safety and ease of travel along the 1,200 lane miles of roads that run through our communities.”
Some major projects scheduled for this year include improvements on Camden City Port Access Road; widening Cross Keys Road; Newton Avenue upgrades from Kaighn Avenue and 4th Street to Pine Street and 7th Avenue—aimed at improving accessibility for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians; as well as reconstruction or resurfacing work on Kresson Road (from Browning Lane to Cropwell Road), River Road, Evesham Road, Springdale Road, Sicklerville Road, and Haddonfield-Berlin Road.
Residents are encouraged by the Board of Commissioners to report any hazards using an online form or by calling the Public Works Hotline at (856) 566-2980.
Camden County supports over 500,000 residents across 37 municipalities in southern New Jersey. The county operates under a seven-member Board of Commissioners who serve staggered three-year terms. Its operations focus on public safety, health services, transportation infrastructure such as these road repairs, economic development initiatives and community welfare programs. In addition to maintaining roads, Camden County also manages parks, libraries,and nutrition centers for local residents’ well-being.
