South Jersey commutes facing traffic jams this week. What to avoid
Natural gas pipeline replacements and improvements account for most current road travel disruptions in South Jersey this week.
Here's what you need to know about posted road work and traffic delays in South Jersey as of July 13:
PSE&G work to disrupt commutes around Burlington County
In Delran, PSE&G is continuing a cast iron gas pipe replacement program on Stewart Drive, near River Drive. Work takes place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. weeknights.
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 Way, Lansdowne Road, Larkin Road, Gilbert Street, Laveer Road, Lansbury Road, Larchmont Drive, Latimer Court, Langdon Road, Neck Road, Laramoor Road, and Lambeth Road.
A PSE&G project to replace cast iron gas pipes in Mount Holly is in progress on Jacksonville Road, between Broad and Ridgeway street; and 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.
A 3.6-mile section of Westfield Road/Brown Road (county Road 614), from Centerton Road to county Road 603, is being resurfaced in Moorestown. Work is expected to continue through July 28. Traffic will be maintained but there may be delays and alternative routes are encouraged.
In Pennsauken, a PSE&G project to replace cast iron gas pipes is in progress on Federal Street, between North 39th and North 42nd streets; Browning Road, between Chestnut Avenue and Whitman Terrace; and North 42nd Street, near Maple Avenue.
Work takes place during the 7 a.m.-5 p.m. period on weekdays and at times Saturdays.
PSE&G is replacing cast iron gas pipes on seven Willingboro streets from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. during weekdays, and at times Saturdays.
Currently affected are Wharf Street, between Burlington Pike and Front Street; Front Street, between Wharf Street and Lake Drive; Lake Drive, between Burlington Pike and its end; Bradford Lane, between Babbitt and Sunset streets; Blueberry Lane, between babbitt and Bradford streets; Buckingham Drive, between Van Sciver Parkway and Charles Road; and Babbit Lane, between Levitt Parkway and Brooklawn Street.
South Jersey Gas project in Voorhees to impact Camden County drivers
The southbound lane of Kings Highway, between East Lake Drive and Dallas Drive in Audubon will be closed between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday for a NJ American Water construction project.
Also in Audubon, West Atlantic Avenue will be closed between West Nicholson Road and Washington Terrace between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday due to PSE&G construction work.
PSE&G continue works in Berlin on North Park Drive on Thursday and Friday, a project that started on Monday. The work takes place from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. The road is fully closed between Cross Keys and Watsontown roads.
A PSE&G construction project on Market Street in Camden continues Thursday and Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. There are lane shifts between North 6th and North 5th streets and between Broadway and 9th Street.
In Cherry Hill, A PSE&G 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, Pile 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. 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, Granville Drive, Chapel Avenue East, and Ranoldo Terrace.
A PSE&G project to replace cast iron gas pipes in Cinnaminson is active at points on Collings Avenue near Champion Avenue during the 7 a.m.-5 p.m. period on weekdays and at times Saturdays.
A PSE&G project to replace cast iron gas pipes is active on many streets in Collingswood during the 7 a.m.-5 p.m. period on weekdays and at times Saturdays.
In Gloucester City, PSE&G is replacing cast iron gas pipes on Cumberland Street near Railroad Avenue. Work is done from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and possibly Saturdays.
In Haddonfield, PSE&G is working on Coles Mill Rod on Monday, July 17 through Wednesday, July 19 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The road is fully closed between Utica Avenue and Grove Street.
PSE&G construction work on West Maple Avenue resumes between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday, July 20 and Friday, July 21. The Merchantville avenue is fully closed between Lexington Avenue and Browning Road.
In Voorhees, South Jersey Gas expects to complete overnight work on West Somerdale Road on Thursday. The southbound lane between Burnt Mill Road and White Horse Pike will be closed between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
To report concerns on Camden County roadways, call (856) 566-2980 or visit www.camdencounty.com.
Road work in Gloucester County
In Woolwich, the township announced July 14 that as part of an intersection project Route 322/Locke Avenue will be reopened overnight but Route 322/Oak Grove will be closed. The goal is to complete work by November.
Road work 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.
In Maurice River Township, Route 47 will be closed and detoured in both directions between Main Street and Hunters Mill Road for a drainage pipe inspection beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, July 7. The closure is part of a sinkhole investigation and is expected to last four days, according to the N.J. department of Transportation.
Northbound Route 47 traffic will turn left onto Hunters Mill Road, then turn right onto Main Street/county Road 616, and left onto Route 47.
Route 47 southbound traffic will turn right onto Main Street/county Road 616, left onto Hunters Mill Road, and right onto Route 47. Precise times are subject to weather and other factors.
This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: Burlington, Camden counties dotted with road repairs. What to avoid
