One of the busiest and most congested intersections in all of New Jersey lies at the confluence of I-295, I-76 and Route 42 in Camden County and this area is about to go under the knife for reconstructive surgery.
This interchange handles more than 200,000 vehicles daily and has one of the highest accident rates in New Jersey. The state Department of Transportation has completed an extensive study and has identified a redesign for this area.
This project has been named “Direct Connections” and when completed will realign the I-295 ramps allowing traffic to cross over Route 42 unimpeded at normal traffic speeds.
Construction has been divided into four major contracts spanning nine years. Contract one has already commenced with the groundbreaking ceremony held on March 13 of this year.
In preparation for this massive project, the NJDOT implemented the Intelligent Transportation Systems for the monitoring of traffic signals at Routes 30, 130 and 168 in anticipation of the higher traffic volumes expected on those roads during the construction of I-295.
ITS is a camera system that adjusts traffic signals to improve traffic flow. More information on this much-needed project can be found at www.njdirectconnection.com
In an effort to help all commuters, New Jersey Intersections has a free app that covers 39 major intersections and interchanges in Southern New Jersey.
Go to www.njintersections.com on your smartphone to launch the app and select the desired intersection by touching the screen.
This will instantly open a map showing the live traffic conditions at that particular intersection and provide a link to the live traffic cameras as well.
The free app is something that you can quickly and conveniently check before selecting your route to work or traveling to an important event.
** The Voorhees Town Center Farmer’s Market is held every Saturday through Oct. 5 from 8 a.m. until noon on Town Center Boulevard.
Vendors include Duffield’s, Fruitwood, Bellview Winery and more, supplying “Jersey Fresh” and locally grown produce, meats, cheeses, wines and other delicacies.
** The next show in our “Summer Twilight Series” is Thursday, July 11 (rain date July 18) as we welcome back Strawberry Fields: A Tribute to the Beatles. They were the only band chosen to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the historic 1965 Beatles Concert live at Shea Stadium. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. at Connolly Park and is free.
** Voorhees Township is offering discounted tickets to Morey’s Piers in Wildwood. Tickets are available in the Municipal Clerk’s Office at Voorhees Town Hall.
Prices vary according to the type of ticket and several options are available to residents and non-residents. Voorhees also offers discounted tickets to Clementon Lake Park via our online services. For more information about tickets or to order online, visit www.voorheesnj.com.
