By: Follow South Jersey Staff
LINENWOLD, N.J. — Officials broke ground on Monday, September 23, on a more than $10.7 million project outside of the local business corridor of Kings Highway that will encompass Haddon Heights, Audubon, and ending in Mt. Ephraim.
The project that will transform Kings Highway from Market Street to Hopkins Road was in design by engineers for several months before local utilities made enhancements. Construction is about start on the multi-phase public investment to make it safer and more easily navigable for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians, according to a press release from Camden County.
“This project is a huge undertaking, but it is completely necessary as this has been an area of concern and need for some time,” Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works, said in the press release. “This almost $11 million investment into our county’s infrastructure will benefit us for at least a generation to come. And although there will be disruptions to the flow of traffic and some inconveniences throughout the duration of the work, it will be well worth it in the end.”
Project highlights include:
- Milling and/or removal of existing concrete pavement and installation of hot-mix asphalt pavement
- Resurfacing from Market Street (CR-634) to Hillside Avenue (CR-661)
- Full-depth reconstruction from Hillside Avenue (CR-661) to West Atlantic Avenue (CR-727)
- Resurfacing from West Atlantic Avenue (CR-727) to Hopkins Road
- Improvements and rehabilitation to existing storm sewer system
- Cleaning and lining of existing sanitary sewer system and lateral replacement
- Concrete vertical curb, sidewalk, and ADA-accessible curb ramps
- Traffic striping, signage, and raised pavement markers
At the groundbreaking, the mayor of Haddon Heights, Zach Hauck, talked about the impact of the project on his community.
“”These improvements will be a crucial part of Haddon Heights’s continued investment into redeveloping and growing our business district,” Houck said. “More importantly, I am excited because this monumental undertaking is the culmination four government entities coming together to do something exceptional for the region. That’s a testament to the leadership in these communities and government at work for our residents.”
With completion expected some time next year, residents are encouraged to check https://www.kingshighwaycc.com/ for progress reports, traffic control plans and other resources.
“Kings Highway is one of the oldest and most used roadways in the county,” Camden County Commissioner Melinda Kane said. “Communities have grown around the roadway, it houses several business corridors and cuts through the county park system,” Kane said. “There is going to be some short term pain in the beginning of this project to reach long term gratification, but that long term peace of mind will be well worth it for all travelers along Kings Highway.”
For any concerns and questions about this project residents can call Paul Nolan, Project Manager, Colliers Engineering & Design, (732) 704-5931. To report concerns on any Camden County roadways, call (856) 566-2980 or visit www.camdencounty.com.
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