Commissioners announce historic $161 million infrastructure program for 2025 and 2026

(Lindenwold, NJ) – On Thursday, the Board of Commissioners will kick off a historic investment in roads, bridges, storm water drainage and other aspects of infrastructure throughout the county. Several major projects are underway in the 2025 construction season like the $13 million rebuild of Kings Highway and the upcoming construction of Haddon Avenue in Camden City, a project slated to cost approximately $17 million.

Camden County, being one of the oldest regions in the state, has needs throughout its 228 square miles. This aggressive plan will allocate critical resources to ensure our highways, bridges and byways are structurally sound, capable of multi-modal transportation, and safe.

 “This investment underscores our commitment to the county’s more than 1,200 lane miles of road that we maintain and preserve. It will be a tremendous enhancement for drivers, pedestrians and business owners throughout the region,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to Department of Public Works. “Over the next two years residents will see the reconstruction and improvements to all of our infrastructure throughout the county. There may be some short-term inconvenience, but the long-term gratification for our community will be priceless.”

In 2025 alone, the county has invested more than $81 million into infrastructure improvements. Among these projects were the $6.5 million Cross Keys Road widening in Pine Hill and Berlin, the Kings Highway project, a $3.7 million project to repair the Somerdale Road Bridge in Gloucester Township, among many others.

“Roadway resurfacing projects are essential to keeping our roads modern and safe, I’m especially excited about the improvements that prioritize safety and sustainability for all modes of travel, including ADA curb cuts, green infrastructure, and the potential for expanded bike infrastructure at the local level,” said Jim Maley, Mayor of Collingswood. “These upgrades reflect our residents’ priorities and align with Collingswood’s Connect 2020 plan and enhance the quality of life in Collingswood. I appreciate the County’s continued partnership and its focus on our infrastructure, and I look forward to working together to bring these shared goals to life.”

Looking ahead to 2026, more than $80 million worth of projects will break ground. The most significant include:

• Mount Ephraim Avenue from Ferry Avenue to Pine Street in Camden – $11 million
• Kresson Road from Marlkress to Cropwell roads in Cherry Hill – $7.5 million
• Cross Keys Road from Watsontown-New Freedom Road to Route 30 in Berlin – $7 million
• Newton Avenue from Kaighn Avenue to 7^th and Pine streets in Camden $7 million

“As a Park Avenue resident, I think it’s important that improvements go beyond our main roads like Haddon Avenue and include secondary travel routes throughout town,” said Tony Calderone, a resident of Collingswood. “With so many visitors coming to enjoy our downtown and restaurants, it’s likely that as traffic calming measures continue on Haddon, some drivers will use roads like Park more frequently. That’s why it’s essential we approach road safety comprehensively, treating our streets as a connected network. These projects make great strides in that direction.”

Many of these projects will come with American with Disability Act enhancements and provide safer lanes of travels and crossings for pedestrians. Mayor Randy Teague in neighboring Haddon Township will share in the improvements at the reconstructed Cuthbert Boulevard and Haddon Avenue intersection.

“Making these key investments in our roadways for residents and motorists are critical to maintaining a strong and safe community,” Teague said. “It’s important for us to keep sustaining and preserving the special way of life we have in Haddon Township by ensuring this important work gets done to improve and enhance our quality of life here.”

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