Official Site of The State of New Jersey

The New Jersey Department of Transportation is milling, resurfacing, and reconstructing 8.8 miles of Route 70 in Pennsauken, Cherry Hill, and Evesham Townships between Route 38 (Mile Post 0.00) and Cooper Avenue (Mile Post 8.80).

Scheduled Completion: Spring 2026

Project Details

The $152 million construction contract includes safety, operational and state-of-good-repair improvements for all highway users.

Roadway and Pavement Improvements

• Full depth pavement reconstruction along three miles of Route 70
• Reconstruct deteriorated curb and sidewalk and install new sidewalks to fill gaps and provide connectivity throughout the project limits
• Reconstruct all 350 curb ramps to ADA standards
• Reconstruct access to residential and business driveways that are affected by pavement reconstruction

Drainage and Structural Improvements

• Replace existing corrugated metal culvert pipes at McClellan Avenue (MP 0.35), Cropwell's Brook (MP 3.99), and Conestoga Drive (MP 7.37)
• Replacing the Box Culvert for Cropwell Brook that crosses beneath Route 70
• Install six stormwater management basins and eight manufactured treatment devices for absorption into the ground and water quality

Traffic and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Improvements

• Upgrade all 28 traffic signals within the project limits to include new electrical equipment and LED traffic signal indications. A smart technology known as adaptive traffic signal control system will be incorporated into the Route 70 corridor to interconnect all traffic signals, collect real-time traffic data, and make real-time signal timing adjustments to improve traffic flow.
• Install new ITS fiber-optic cable throughout the project limits
• Install new pedestrian countdown signals and pushbuttons at crosswalks
• Upgrade five closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras and upgrade two existing Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) locations and install two new DMS signs at MP 0.50 and at MP 1.77. DMS will alert motorists of roadway incidents or congestion
• Upgrade lighting at signalized intersections to improve safety and replace existing streetlights with LED lighting fixtures

Utility Improvements

• Replace 15,200 linear feet of PSE&G cast iron gas main with 18,000 linear feet of 24-inch steel gas main
• Replace 14,500 linear feet of New Jersey American Water (NJAW) water main
• Replace 12,168 linear feet of Merchantville Pennsauken Water Commission (MPWC) water main
• Relocate approximately 120 utility poles to accommodate sidewalk and curb ramps