Need to get around South Jersey? Watch for these road projects and detours
Here's what you need to know about posted road work and traffic delays in South Jersey as of August 10:
PSE&G work disrupts commutes in Burlington County
A PSE&G project in Burlington City to replace cast iron gas pipes is in progress since January, with work during the 7 a.m.-5 p.m. period on weekdays and at times Saturdays.
Currently affected are portions of Lansberry Drive, Langdon Road, Lagorce Bloulevard, Lamont Road, Laclede Drive, Laurie Road, Langrock Way, Lancaster Drive, LaSalle Drive, Latimer Court, Latimer Way, Lansdowne Road, Larkin Road, Gilbert Street, Laveer Road, Lansbury Road, Larchmont Drive, Latimer Court, Langdon Road, Neck Road, Laramoor Road, and Lambeth Road.
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A PSE&G project to replace cast iron gas pipes in Cinnaminson is active at points on Church Road near U.S. 130 and on Fork Landing Road near Pine Street and Woodview Lane during the 7 a.m.-5 p.m. period on weekdays and at times Saturdays.
Also in Cinnaminson, one-lane Forklanding Road Bridge (A4.8) reopened Wednesday after Burlington County completed repairs that had began in June. During repairs, traffic was detoured to Lenola Road, Route 73, and Route 130.
In Delran, PSE&G is continuing a cast iron gas pipe replacement program on Stewart Avenue, between River Drive and St. Mihiel Drive. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. weeknights.
In Medford and Medford Lakes, Burlington County plans to begin resurfacing a 3.6-mile section of Tuckerton Road (county Route 620) on Thursday, August 10 as part of its State Funded Overlay Program. Completion is expected in three weeks. Traffic will be maintained between Heath Road and county Route 541, but motorists can expect delays and are advised to seek alternative routes. The work is being performed by Earle Asphalt Co. of Farmingdale.
A PSE&G project to replace cast iron gas pipes in Mount Holly is in progress on Jacksonville Road, between Broad and Ridgeway streets, and on Ridgeway and Broad streets, between Jacksonville Road and Mount Holly Avenue. Work takes place during the 7 a.m.-5 p.m. period on weekdays and at times Saturdays.
In Willingboro, gas pipe replacement is in progress on Wharf and Front streets, Lake Drive and Buckingham drives, and Bradford and Babbit lanes.
Water line work in Camden County affects Kings Highway
New Jersey American Water is engaged in a long-term main replacement along West Kings Highway from West Atlantic Avenue to Hillside Avenue. The project affects Audubon and Haddon Heights. Full road restoration is expected in summer 2024.
In Audubon, from Tuesday, August 15 through Friday, August 18, the water main replacement work will take place on Wyoming Avenue from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The road will close between Nicholson Road and Merchant Street.
Berlin Borough will work on North Park Drive Monday, August 14 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The road will close between Cross Keys and Watsontown roads.
New Jersey American Water will work on South 27th Street in Camden on Monday and Tuesday, August 14-15 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The street will close between Federal Street and Marlton Pike during work hours.
Also in Camden, PSE&G will be restoring Baird Boulevard on Monday, August 14 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. There will be a partial road closure northbound between Park and Admiral Wilson boulevards.
In Cherry Hill, A PSE&G long-term project to replace cast iron gas pipes is active on many streets here during the 7 a.m.-5 p.m. period on weekdays and at times Saturdays.
Currently affected are Orlando Road, Edgemoor Road, Russell Terrace; Abington Road, Abington Terrace, Kingston Drive, East Tampa Avenue, PRW 2 (at Marlton Pike), Greenbriar Road, Tarlton Court, York Road, Cooperskill Road, Dickens Court, Wayland Road, Westover Drive, Redstone Rdg., Pelham Road, Pelham Court, Sawmill Road, Sharrowvale Road, Timothy Court, Sawmill Court, Fullwood Road, Fox Chase Lane, Pine Valley Road, Teaberry Drive, Oxford Avenue, Antietam Road, Paddock Way, Whitemarsh Way, Dorado Drive, Forge Road, Aqua Lane, Shelly Lane, Burning Tree Road, St. Johns Drive, Black Baron Drive, Sherry Way, Tarrington Road, Tarrington Court, Covered Bridge Court, Barclay Lane, West Gate Drive, Rydale Road, Chelton Parkway, Williams Avenue, Willow Way, White Oak Road, Wyndmoor Road, Sherry Way, Holly Glen Drive, Charleston Road, White Oak Court, Barcroft Road, Bentwood Drive, Heritage Road, Heritage Court, Horse Shoe Court, Gravel Bend, Hapenny Drive, Fern Avenue, Randle Court, and Granville Drive.
Also in Cherry Hill, the township said August 8 that pipe replacement has started on 3rd Avenue. The road is expected to be closed between Walt Whitman Boulevard and Carolina Avenue to all vehicle traffic until on or about the week of August 21, weather pending.
A PSE&G project to replace cast iron gas pipes is active on Collings Avenue in Collingswood during the 7 a.m.-5 p.m. period on weekdays and at times Saturdays.
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In Gloucester City, PSE&G is replacing gas pipes on Cumberland Street near Railroad Avenue and South Filmore Street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and possibly Saturdays.
New Jersey American Water will pave Station Avenue in Gloucester Township on Monday, August14 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The road will close between Huntington Avenue and Main Street.
In Haddon Township, PSE&G is working on Center Street and Utica, Locust, Emerald, Virginia, Reeves, and Chestnut avenues from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and possibly Saturdays.
In Haddonfield and Haddon Township, PSE&G continues a gas main installation on Coles Mill Road and Haddon Avenue from Monday, August 14 to Thursday, August 17. Monday’s work is on Coles Mill Road and hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a full road closure on Coles Mill Road between Utica Avenue and Grove Street on Monday. From Tuesday through Thursday, work will be on Haddon Avenue, hours are 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., and the road will close at the Reeves Avenue intersection.
Also in Haddonfield, PSE&G is replacing gas services at 326 Station Avenue on Thursday, Aug. 17 and Friday, Aug. 18 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. There will be a full road closure between South Hinchman Avenue and Chews Landing Road.
In Merchantville, PSE&G will work on West Maple Avenue and Browning Road from Monday, August 14 through Friday, August 18 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. There will be a full road closure between Linden and Euclid avenues.
In Pennsauken, PSE&G is starting milling and paving work August 15, weather permitting, between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The roads are” Boyd Street, between the Pennsauken border and Rosemont Avenue; Rosemount near Marlton Pike; Earl Avenue, between Rosemont and Lee avenues; Lee Avenue, between Marlton Pike and Earl Avenue; Harris Avenue, near Lee Avenue; Willgoos Avenue, between Harris and Earl Avenues; Earl Avenue, between Willgoos and Highland avenues; and Highland Avenue, between Marlton Pike and Earl Avenue.
Also in Pennsauken, gas pipe replacement is in progress on Federal Street, between North 39th and North 42nd streets; Browning Road, between Chestnut Avenue and Whitman Trrace; and North 42nd Street, near Maple Avenue.
Also in Pennsauken, there is milling and paving work on Union Avenue from Monday, August 14 to Wednesday, August 16 between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Park and Maple avenues.
Gas main replacement is scheduled along Jackson Road in Waterford Township from Monday, August 14 to Tuesday, Oct. 31. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The project will begin at the intersection of Jackson Road and Route 73, moving towards Burlington County. Lane shifts and detours will be utilized.
Culvert work reroutes traffic in Cumberland County
In Bridgeton, traffic is on a long-term rerouting around part of one-way South Avenue due to a culvert reconstruction project. Grove Street is operating as a two-way route to Baltimore Avenue.
Detours around Rt. 40 intersection in Atlantic County
In Buena Borough, there is a weeks-long intersection improvement project on Route 40 with daily closures in both directions at Flower Street. Work will be from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Route 40 westbound traffic detours onto West Summer Road/CR 682 to South Central Avenue/CR 627. Route 40 eastbound traffic detours onto South Central Avenue/CR 627 to West Summer Road/CR 682.
This list was updated Wednesday, August 16.
Joe Smith is a N.E. Philly native transplanted to South Jersey 36 years ago, keeping an eye now on government in South Jersey. He is a former editor and current senior staff writer for The Daily Journal in Vineland, Courier-Post in Cherry Hill, and the Burlington County Times.
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