Route 42 reopens in Camden County, New Jersey, after hours-long closure

CBS News Philadelphia

CAMDEN COUNTY, N.J. (CBS) — New Jersey Route 42 has reopened in both directions in Camden County after being closed for hours Thursday evening.

Earlier in the day drivers going both directions were directed to get off the highway in Bellmawr because of police activity near I-295, causing major backups.

CBS News Philadelphia is working to get more information.

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Laura Fay

Laura Fay is a digital content producer at CBS News Philadelphia. Laura previously worked as a reporter, editor and audience director at The 74, a nonprofit news organization covering education.

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