EHT Traffic Advisories - Week of April 19-25 for work by NJ Turnpike Authority

Mill Road

On Monday, April 19 through Sunday, April 25 (excluding Wednesday and Thursday), a detour will be in place 24 hours a day in the eastbound lane of Mill Road, between Fire Road and Old Zion Road. Motorists should follow the posted detour or seek an alternate route.

On Wednesday, April 21 and Thursday, April 22, a detour of both the eastbound and westbound lanes of Mill Road will be in effect, between Fire Road and Old Zion Road, 9 AM – 5 PM, weather permitting. Access to Patcong Road will be available. Traffic directors will be on site to assist motorists.

Zion Road

On Monday, April 19 through Friday, April 23 (excluding Wednesday and Thursday), a one lane alternating traffic pattern will be in effect on Zion Road, between Bargaintown Road and Old Zion Road, 7 AM – 3 PM, weather permitting.

Steelmanville Road

On Monday, April 19 through Friday, April 23, a one lane alternating traffic pattern will be in effect on Steelmanville Road, between Ocean Heights Avenue and Blackman Road, 7 AM – 3 PM, weather permitting.

Ocean Heights Avenue

On Monday, April 19 through Friday, April 23, a one lane alternating traffic pattern will be in effect on Ocean Heights Avenue, between Steelmanville Road and Blackman Road, 7 AM – 3 PM, weather permitting.

Eighth Street Bridge, Folsom

Beginning on or about Tuesday, April 13 until further notice, the Eighth Street bridge over Penny Pot Stream in Folsom Borough, between Blue Anchor Road (CR 561) and Second Road (CR 559), will be closed to traffic after an inspection revealed extensive damage to the superstructure of the bridge, mandating its closure until the bridge can be replaced.

A full detour for Eighth Street will be in effect. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and plan travel time accordingly.

UPDATE - New York Avenue Bridge, Hamilton Township

Atlantic County is scheduled to issue a Notice to Proceed as of March 24 for design work for the New York Avenue Bridge in Hamilton Township, the first step in the construction of a bridge replacement.

The New York Avenue bridge over Gravelly Run, between Reega Avenue and Route 40, was closed to traffic in February after a field inspection found structural damage that was confirmed by an engineering underwater dive team.

The design phase of the project will take several months and be followed by a bidding process and contract award, Construction could begin in the fall.

UPDATE - New York Avenue Bridge, Hamilton Township

After an inspection and evaluation, the New York Avenue bridge over Gravelly Run in Hamilton Township, between Reega Avenue and Route 40, will remain closed to traffic until further notice.

The damage assessment by an engineering underwater dive team revealed extensive damage to the superstructure of the bridge, requiring its closure.

Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route and plan travel time accordingly.

Cotton Mill Bridge, Mays Landing

Beginning Monday, March 23, Cotton Mill Bridge in Mays Landing will be closed to all traffic until further notice for a full bridge replacement. Route 40/50 will serve as the detour route. Motorists should follow the posted detour and plan travel time accordingly or seek an alternate route.

Businesses on Main Street and Mill Street will remain open, unless otherwise impacted by COVID-19 closures.