The I-295 northbound Exit 27A ramp to I-76 westbound and two lanes on Route 42 northbound are scheduled to be closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights, as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County. In addition, the Route 42 northbound Exit 1B to I-295 northbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured Friday night.

Tuesday, January 7 – Thursday, January 9

I-295 northbound Exit 27A Closure

Beginning at 10 p.m. Tuesday, January 7 until 5 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, and again on Wednesday, January 8 and Thursday, January 9 at the same time, the I-295 northbound new Exit 27A/old Exit 26 (left exit) ramp, which becomes the left lane of I-76 westbound, is scheduled to be closed. The following detour will be in place:

I-295 northbound Exit 27A to I-76 westbound Detour:

• Motorists traveling on I-295 northbound wishing to take Exit 27A to I-76 westbound will be directed to continue on I-295 northbound
• Take the left Exit 27B (old Exit 27) ramp to I-76 westbound

Friday, January 10

Route 42 northbound Closure

Beginning at 10 p.m. Friday, January 10 until 6 a.m. Saturday, January 11, the right lane on Route 42 northbound is scheduled to be closed after Exit 14B/Benigo Boulevard and the Route 42 northbound Exit 1B to I-295 northbound is scheduled to be closed. The following detour will be in place:

Route 42 northbound Exit 1B ramp to I-295 northbound Detour:

• ·         Motorists traveling on Route 42 northbound wishing to take Exit 1B to I-295 northbound will be directed to continue on Route 42 northbound to I-76 westbound  
• ·         Take I-76 westbound to Exit 2/I-676 northbound
• ·         Take I-676 northbound to Exit 1/Collings Avenue
• ·         Turn right onto Collings Avenue
• ·         Turn left onto I-676 southbound, which becomes I-76 eastbound
• ·         Take I-76 eastbound to Exit 1B/I-295 northbound

The closures are necessary for overhang bracket installation as part of the construction of the new Browning Road Bridge.

The work is part of the Direct Connection project that will provide a seamless route for I-295 motorists traveling through the interchange of I-295, I-76, and Route 42. To sign up for I-295 Direct Connect project updates go to 295DirectConnect.com or text CONNECT to 1-844-844-3681.

Portable variable message signs are being utilized to provide advance notification to the public of all traffic pattern changes associated with the work. The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. 

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