The Camden County Department of Public Works has reopened the West Park Boulevard Bridge in Haddon Township, to all vehicular traffic today.
”I’m happy to report that the bridge span is open to traffic. There is still more work to do on the project, but the deck is finished and ready for motorists,” said Freeholder Ian Leonard, liaison to the Camden County DPW. “Park Boulevard will be repaved from Crystal Lake Avenue to Cuthbert Boulevard in the spring when weather conditions will be more favorable.”
The West Park Boulevard Bridge, originally constructed in 1923, is 47 feet 8 inches wide including sidewalks and 41 feet in length. The $273,788 reconstruction project includes new concrete curbing and handicap ramps, new inlet and manhole castings, roadway striping and markings, and the full resurfacing of the roadway approaching the bridge.
Construction on the bridge had been delayed after it was determined that the concrete poured in each arch section of the structure did not meet Camden County or New Jersey State specifications due to an error by the concrete supplier. After detailed analysis of several options, a structural retrofit approved by the structural engineer was installed at the expense of the contractor.
To report concerns on Camden County roadways, call (856) 566–2920 or visit www.camdencounty.com.
