On Tuesday, the Board of Commissioners and the Camden County Department of Public Works initiated a $1.6 million roadway improvement project on Broadway in Camden City. This thoroughfare connects Gloucester City to Camden City and is composed of both concrete and asphalt. The project is expected to be completed during the summer construction season.
The work began last week and involves milling and paving Broadway from Chelton to Whitman Avenues, as well as making concrete repairs from Whitman Avenue to Stevens Street. Crews will also reset manhole covers and make other enhancements along the road.
“These improvements are necessary to ensure that this major thoroughfare through the city of Camden can remain safe and passable for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists,” said Commissioner Al Dyer. He added that the work would take approximately three months, during which there might be traffic disturbances. Travelers are advised to be patient, seek alternate routes, and slow down around work areas.
This project is part of a larger $161 million infrastructure program planned for 2025 and 2026. The program aims to address needs across Camden County’s 228 square miles by ensuring highways, bridges, and byways are structurally sound, capable of supporting multi-modal transportation, and safe.
“Broadway has been one of the top concerns from our residents, so we are thrilled to finally break ground on this transformative project,” stated Camden City Mayor Victor Carstarphen. He expressed excitement about revitalizing Broadway to maintain its status as a major city thoroughfare for years to come.
The business corridor includes key institutions like Heart of Camden, Sacred Heart, and The Nick Virgilio Writers House. Samir Nichols, a business owner in the area, emphasized the importance of investing in this significant roadway.
“This improvement is going to be a win-win for the city and the neighborhoods surrounding Broadway,” Nichols commented. As someone who frequently travels this route daily, he looks forward to its completion.
The Camden County Department of Public Works oversees over 1,200 miles of county roads along with numerous bridges and dams. They focus on enhancing safety for motorists and pedestrians through various construction projects and maintenance activities such as pothole repairs and storm drainage upkeep.
“Like the reconstruction of 27th Street I can tell you driving down Broadway has been tough for motorists for years including myself,” Dyer noted. “Residents and commuters are going to be overjoyed to see the county take on this project for everyone using this roadway.”
Camden City Council President Angel Fuentes highlighted the significance of transforming one of the city’s busiest streets: “This is an exciting day in the City of Camden as Broadway…is being totally transformed.” He thanked both county officials and Mayor Carstarphen for their investment in community improvements.
