Route 42 northbound, I-295 northbound, I-76 eastbound overnight lane and ramp closures this week in Bellmawr

Overnight lane and ramp closures are scheduled on Route 42 northbound, I-295  northbound and I-76 eastbound this week as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr,  Camden County. The lane and ramp closures, as well as traffic slowdowns, are necessary to install  structural steel. Motorists are advised to use caution and expect delays when traveling through the  work zones. 

Route 42 northbound to I-76 westbound Lane Closures 

Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Monday, June 8 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, June 9 and again on  Tuesday, June 9; Wednesday, June 10; Friday, June 12; and Saturday, June 13 at the same time, the three left lanes on Route 42 northbound will be closed between Leaf Avenue (mile post 13.8)  and where Route 42 northbound splits to I-76 westbound and I-295 northbound (mile post 14.2).  Motorists will be directed to take Exit 1B to I-295 northbound/Trenton. Stay left to take Exit 27B to  I-76 to I-676 and Route 130/Camden/Philadelphia. 

I-295 northbound Exit 27A to I-76 westbound Lane and Ramp Closure Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Monday, June 8 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, June 9 and again on  Tuesday, June 9; Wednesday, June 10; Friday, June 12; and Saturday, June 13 at the same time,  the left lane on I-295 northbound before Exit 27A and the I-295 northbound Exit 27A ramp to I-76  westbound are scheduled to be closed. At least two lanes will be maintained on I-295 northbound. The following detour will be in place Monday to Wednesday nights and Friday and Saturday nights: 

I-295 northbound Exit 27A to I-76 westbound Detour: 

• Motorists traveling on I-295 northbound wishing to take Exit 27A to I-76 westbound will be  directed to continue on I-295 northbound 

• Take the left Exit 27B (old Exit 27) ramp to I-76 westbound  

I-295 northbound Traffic Slowdowns 

Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Monday, June 8 until 4 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, June 9 and again  each night through Saturday, June 13 at the same time, traffic slowdowns are scheduled to take  place on I-295 northbound between the Creek Road/CR 753 Overpass (mile post 26.3) and the  Browning Road/CR 659 Overpass (mile post 26.7). The New Jersey State Police will be assisting with  traffic slowdowns. 

I-76 eastbound Exit 1A ramp to I-295 southbound Lane and Ramp Closure Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Monday, June 8 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, June 9 and again  each night through Saturday, June 13 at the same time, the left lane on I-76 eastbound before the  new Browning Road Bridge and the I-76 eastbound Exit 1A ramp to I-295 southbound are scheduled  to be closed. The following detour will be in place:  

I-76 eastbound Exit 1A ramp to I-295 southbound Primary Detour: 

• Motorists traveling on I-76 eastbound to I-295 southbound will be directed to take Exit 1B to  I-295 northbound, which is before Exit 1A 

• Take Exit 28/Route 168  

• Turn left at the end of the ramp onto Route 168 

• Take the ramp to I-295 southbound 

I-76 eastbound Exit 1A ramp to I-295 southbound Secondary Detour: 

• Motorists traveling on I-76 eastbound to I-295 southbound will be directed continue on Route  42 southbound 

• Take Exit 12 to CR 544 to Route 41/Deptford/Woodbury/Runnemede 

• Stay right to turn right onto Clements Bridge Road 

• Turn right onto Route 41 southbound 

• Take the ramp to Route 42 northbound/Camden/Philadelphia 

• Take Exit 14A to I-295 southbound/Delaware Memorial Bridge 

Thursday, June 11 

I-295 northbound Closure 

Beginning at 10 p.m. Thursday, June 11 until 5 a.m. Friday, June 12, the two right lanes on I-295  northbound will be closed between the Creek Road/CR 753 Overpass (mile post 26.3) and the  Browning Road/CR 659 Overpass (mile post 26.7). At least one lane will remain open. The closure is  necessary for steel beam installation. 

Route 42 northbound Exit 1B Closure 

Beginning at 10 p.m. Thursday, June 11 until 5 a.m. Friday, June 12, the right lane on Route 42  northbound is scheduled to be closed after Exit 14B/Benigo Boulevard, and the Route 42 northbound  Exit 1B to I-295 northbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured. The closure is necessary for  steel beam installation. The following detour will be in place: 

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

The work is part of the 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. To sign up for I-295 Direct  Connect project updates go to 295DirectConnect.com or text CONNECT to 1-844-844-3681.

Portable variable message signs are being used to provide advance notification of traffic pattern  changes associated with the work. The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to  weather or other factors.