I-295, Rt. 42 Detours In Place For Pothole, Guide Rail Repairs: DOT

BELLMAWR, NJ - Daytime lane closures are coming for I-295 southbound and Route 42 in both directions for anticipated pothole and guide rail repairs, the New Jersey Department of Transportation announced this week.

On Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., lane closures will be in effect on I-295 northbound and southbound near the Almonesson Avenue overpass (milepost 25.5) to repair potholes in Camden County.

One lane will typically be closed at a time while repairs are being made, transit officials said.

The I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound, known as Al-Jo's Curve, is scheduled to close starting at 10 p.m. Thursday through 5 a.m. Friday, officials added. The right lane on I-295 southbound after Exit 28/Route 168 also will be closed, allowing for repairs to the guardrail and attenuator at Exit 26.

All motorists traveling on I-295 southbound will be directed to stay left onto Exit 26.

The following detours will be in place overnight, per the DOT:

I-295 southbound to Route 42 southbound/I-295 southbound detour:

• Motorists traveling on I-295 southbound to Route 42 southbound will be directed to exit left at Exit 26/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 1A/I-295 southbound

Route 42 north Exit 1B ramp to I-295 north 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

Drivers are advised to use caution, slow down, and move over if possible to give crews room to work safely. The exact timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors.