355D | Route 295/42/I-76, Direct Connection, Contract 3 (Bellmawr Boro & Mount Ephraim Boro, Camden County)

This project relieves the existing bottleneck at the interchange by constructing a direct connection on I-295 and other highway improvements that will reduce congestion and enhance traffic operations and safety throughout the project area. The improvements include a six lane mainline through the interchange, elimination of dangerous merging and weaving movements, upgrades to ramp geometry and the addition of shoulders throughout the interchange. Contract 3 will include the completion of the new I-295 North bound and Southbound structures over I-76, Route 42, Ramps C and E, and Browning Road; the new Ramp A (Route 42 Northbound to I-295 Northbound) bridge will be completed under this contract along with a portion of Ramp F (I-76 Eastbound to I-295 Southbound); and the new I-295 Southbound direct connection and Ramp A will be opened to traffic upon completion of this contract. Contract 3 is a breakout of "Route 295/42/I-76, Direct Connection, Camden County".