(Lindenwold, NJ) – Next month, a $3.7 million project to reconstruct the Somerdale Road Bridge in Gloucester Township is set to begin. The project, which is being funded through state and county funds, will include the complete replacement of the bridge along with drainage improvements and the repaving of each roadway approach.
“This project is incredibly important to maintain safety on our roadways and to ensure the strength and longevity of our county’s infrastructure,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “We know this has been a project of concern for many residents, so we are thrilled to get to work and make this area safer for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.”
The bridge is located approximately 1,300 feet northwest of Chews Landing Road and crosses the north branch of the Timber Creek in Gloucester Township. The contractor will be required to maintain two lanes of traffic throughout construction, which has a timeline of two years.
“Luckily, during construction, traffic will still be able to move through the area,” Dyer continued. “So, while there may still be some slight delays, we can keep the flow of traffic moving and avoid any major disruptions.”
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.