(Lindenwold, NJ) – On Monday, outside of a local business corridor in Haddon Heights, the Board of Commissioners broke ground on a more than $10.7 million investment into Kings Highway that encompasses the municipalities of Haddon Heights, Audubon and coming to end in Mt. Ephraim. The highly anticipated project will completely transform Kings Highway from Market Street to Hopkins Road, making it safer and more easily navigable for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians.
The project was in design by engineers for several months, then local utilities came in to make enhancements and now construction is about start on the multi-phase public investment.
Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works, talked about the timeline and investment into the county’s highway system.
“This project is a huge undertaking, but it is completely necessary as this has been an area of concern and need for some time,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “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
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.”
Work is expected to be complete next year, and residents are encouraged to check https://www.kingshighwaycc.com/ for progress reports, traffic control plans and other resources.
Commissioner Melinda Kane talked about the improvements to the major thoroughfare that connects thousands of Camden County residents.
“Kings Highway is one of the oldest and most used roadways in the county,” 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.”
The Camden County Department of Public Works is responsible for maintaining over 1,200 miles of county roadway and 50 bridges. They are dedicated to making our area safer for motorists and pedestrians through county highway construction projects and road maintenance, including pothole repairs, street sweeping, grass cutting and storm drainage upkeep. The Public Works Department is located in Lindenwold where personnel are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to serve the residents of Camden County.
Audubon Borough Mayor Robert Jakubowski commented on the ongoing partnership his municipality has with the Camden County Commissioners.
“Look around at the infrastructure improvements in Audubon; utilities, roads and much more,” Jakubowski said. “The County Commissioners have been our partner, whether it is an Open Space Grant to improve Audubon Family Park, doing curb cuts along Wyoming Ave or a massive sewer and roadway improvement on Kings Highway, we are grateful for the partnership with Camden County”
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.