Multi-Month Traffic Disruptions Expected In Haddonfield Project

HADDONFIELD, NJ — A multi-month project to replace Haddonfield's aging water infrastructure has begun, with road closures beginning this week.

New Jersey American Water is replacing water lines on Haddon Avenue and Ellis Street. The project involves extensive work on both roadways and will likely disrupt traffic until at least the end of summer, officials said.

Pioneer Pipe Contractors, Inc. — the water utility's contractor — will work in phases throughout the mile-long stretch. The work will run from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays. Work outside of those hours isn't expected.

Ellis Street was shut down Tuesday morning from Potter Street to Kings Highway East, with the road closure running through Friday.

Replacing the aging water lines will take about three months. Final street restorations will be complete in late summer or early fall, according to NJ American Water's projections.

The timeline is subject to change because of weather, availability of supplies and other factors.

The project includes the following areas:

• Ellis Street from Snowden Avenue to Lincoln Avenue
• Haddon Avenue from Snowden Avenue to Lake Street

New water mains made of 6- and 8-inch ductile iron will be installed. Work will also include replacing fire hydrants and utility-owned service lines along the pipelines route.

Additionally, NJ American Water will replace any customer-owned service lines identified as lead or galvanized — the state is requiring all communities to replace such lines by 2031.

Camden County officials plan to update the public on weekly road closures.

"We are advising the residents plan alternate routes to avoid delays," County Commissioner Al Dyer said in a statement. "And remember, whenever you are near a work zone slow down and pay attention to debris and crew members."