Garden State Times

The I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound, known as Al-Jo's Curve, will be closed overnight next week in Bellmawr, Camden County. This closure is part of the Direct Connection project and is necessary for drainage work to prepare for a traffic shift.

The closure will begin at 10 p.m. on Monday, March 10, and continue until 5 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11. It will occur each night from Tuesday, March 11 through Friday, March 14 during the same hours. The right lane on I-295 southbound will also be closed just after Exit 28/Route 168.

Motorists traveling on I-295 southbound will be directed to stay left onto Exit 26. A detour route has been established: motorists wishing to continue onto Route 42 southbound should exit left at Exit 26/I-76 westbound, take I-76 westbound to Exit 2/I-676 northbound, then take I-676 northbound to Exit 1/Collings Avenue. They should turn right onto Collings Avenue and then left onto I-676 southbound, which becomes I-76 eastbound. Finally, they should take I-76 eastbound to Exit 1A/I-295 southbound.

This work is part of an effort to provide a seamless route for motorists traveling through the interchange of I-295, I-76, and Route 42. To receive updates about the project, individuals can visit the website at 295DirectConnect.com or text CONNECT to 1-844-844-3681.

Portable variable message signs are being used to notify drivers of changes in traffic patterns related to this work. The timing of the work may change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT's traffic information website www.511nj.org for real-time travel information and follow NJDOT on social media platforms such as X (Twitter) @NewJerseyDOT or Instagram @NewJersey.DOT.

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