Route 42 northbound ramp to
I-295 northbound will close this
week for overnight work in Bellmawr

(Trenton) - New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced overnight closures this week of the Route 42 northbound ramp to I-295 northbound as the Direct Connection project advances in Camden and Gloucester counties.

Starting Tuesday, September 29 through Thursday October 1, the Route 42 northbound ramp to I-295 northbound will be closed each night from 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. the following morning.

The following detour will be in effect for those driving on Route 42 northbound:

• Take exit 1C, Market Street. Turn left onto Market Street then make a right onto I-76 eastbound. Continue on I-76 eastbound to exit 1C, I-295 northbound.
  

Variable message signs are being utilized throughout the project limits to provide advance notification to motorists of all traffic pattern changes associated with Direct Connection. Throughout the project, NJDOT will provide information before upcoming lane closures or traffic shifts.

This work is part of the $900 million Direct Connection project that will provide a seamless route for I-295 motorists traveling through the interchange of I-295, I-76, and Route 42. The Direct Connection project has been divided into four separate construction contracts, with completion of the fourth and final contract expected in the fall of 2021. NJDOT's project website provides construction activity schedules and updates.

The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT's traffic information website www.511nj.org for real-time travel information.