The Camden County Freeholder Board’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is scheduled to begin a roadway improvement project on Kresson Road (CR 671) in Voorhees Township in the first week of May.
The $1.2 million project will include resurfacing and several other improvements to Kresson Road from Evesham Road to Route 73.
“Improving our roadway infrastructure while increasing highway safety is one of the best investments we can make in our county,” said Freeholder Susan Shin Angulo, liaison to the DPW. “The dependence on a strong highway system is paramount for everyone in the county from residents to businesses.”
The project will include the installation of bike lanes, concrete curbs, driveway aprons, traffic striping, pavement markers and handicap ramp improvements. Storm water improvements will also take place as part of the improvement project.
The Board expects this project to conclude by the end of August.
The exact timing of this project will be determined by the weather and other factors. Work will take place from 7 a.m. to 3:30 a.m.
Two-way traffic will be kept open during the months of May through mid-June, and will return to two-way traffic by mid-July. Motorists should expect a one-way detour from mid-June to mid-July to accommodate the roadway paving. Suggested routes will be posted.
“Whenever you are driving through a road construction zone, please prepare for traffic pattern changes, and be observant of posted instructions or message boards,” Shin Angulo said. “We appreciate the patience and understanding of motorists for any inconvenience they may experience due to traffic delays or detours which will be posted if necessary during these improvement projects.”
The highway department and county engineers are responsible for maintaining 1,400 lane miles of county roadway and 50 bridges.
To report concerns on Camden County roadways, call (856) 566–2980 or visit www.camdencounty.com.
