Major Kings Highway Project Complete, Revitalizing Roadway In Camden Co.

CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ — A year-long, $12 million project improving Kings Highway in Camden County is complete, officials said Thursday.

Work involved a lengthy portion of the roadway that encompassed Haddon Heights, Audubon and Mount Ephraim. The project broke ground last September and finished slightly ahead of the proposed 380-day timeframe, according to Camden County officials.

It was the first time in 50 years that Kings Highway was fully renovated from the utilities up, says County Commissioner Al Dyer.

The project also involved several road closures and detours along the way.

"As a result of this investment, this main thoroughfare is now a safer, more accessible roadway for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians," Dyer said in a statement. "We greatly appreciate the cooperation of residents and business owners throughout the duration of this project."

The federal government funded most of the project, officials said.

Project highlights included:

• Milling and/or removal of existing concrete pavement and installation of hot-mix asphalt pavement.
• Resurfacing from Market Street (County Route 634) to Hillside Avenue (CR-661).
• Full-depth reconstruction from Hillside Avenue (CR-661) to West Atlantic Avenue (CR-727).
• Resurfacing from West Atlantic Avenue (CR-727) to Hopkins Road.
• Improvements and rehabilitation to the existing storm sewer system.
• Cleaning and lining of existing sanitary sewer system and lateral replacement.
• Concrete vertical curb, sidewalk, and ADA-accessible curb ramps.
• Traffic striping, signage, and raised pavement markers.