Some Ramps On I-295, I-76 To Be Closed Overnight As Part Of Direct Connection Project

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The New Jersey Department of Transportation says ramps on I-295 and I-76 will be closed this week as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County.

The closures begin tonight at 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. and run through Friday, Dec. 14.

The following will be closed:

• I-295 northbound Exit 26 ramp to I-76 westbound express lanes
• I-76 eastbound ramp to I-295 southbound
• Route 42 northbound left lane

The following overnight detours will be in place:

I-295 northbound Exit 26 to I-76 westbound detour:

• Motorists traveling on I-295 northbound will be directed to continue on I-295 north to Exit 27
• Take the left Exit 27 ramp to I-76 westbound

I-76 eastbound ramp to I-295 southbound detour:

• Motorists traveling on I-76 eastbound to I-295 southbound will be directed to take Exit 1B to Route I-295 northbound
• Take Exit 28/Route 168 to I-295 southbound

Route 42 northbound lane closure:

• The left lane of Route 42 northbound will be closed near Exit 1B/I-295 northbound.