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Improvements to Kings Highway (CR-551S) from Market Street (CR-634) to Hopkins Road (CR-647)

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REVISED FROM YESTERDAY’S UPDATE:

Please be advised that starting on Monday, August 18, the following work will be done as part of the Kings Highway project.

  • Monday, August 18 – Wednesday, August 20 – Punchlist work in Segment 3 (Hillside Ave. to West Atlantic Ave.)
  • Thursday, August 21 – Friday, August 22 – Surface paving of side streets between East Lake Drive and White Horse Pike, Audobon and Haddon sides. There will be a one-way detour in place depending on the side street per the attached. 
  • Monday, August 25 – Tuesday, August 26 – Striping between East Lake Drive and White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights side. There will be a one-way detour in place depending on the side street per the attached.

As always, access will be maintained for residents, businesses, school buses, and emergency vehicles. Access to driveways will only be temporarily restricted while the paving operation is directly in front of said driveway.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please contact Kyle Ebersole, Camden County Assistant Engineer, 856-566-2968 or Paul Nolan, Colliers Engineering, 732-704-5931. We apologize for any inconvenience this work may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.

Thank you for your cooperation.

– The Kings Highway Outreach Team

Project Information

Name of Project:  Improvements to Kings Highway (CR-551S) from Market Street (CR-634, MP 1.23) to Hopkins Road (CR-647, MP 3.65) Boroughs of Mount Ephraim, Audubon, and Haddon Heights, Camden County, NJ

Start Date: Tentatively, Monday, September 16, 2024

Contract Time: Substantial completion = 340 calendar days

Final completion = 380 calendar days

Limits: Kings Highway (CR-551S) from Market Street (CR-634, MP 1.23) to Hopkins Road (CR-647, MP 3.65) Boroughs of Mount Ephraim, Audubon, and Haddon Heights, Camden County, NJ

A summary of the accelerated schedule is below:

  • 11/18-11/21: 10-hour shifts, 7 am – 5 pm
  • 11/22: Standard 8-hour shift, 7 am – 3 pm
  • Saturday 11/23: Extra 8-hour shift, 7 am – 3 pm
  • 11/25-11/27: 10-hour shifts, 7 am – 5 pm
  • 11/28-11/29: No work
  • 12/2-12/6: 10-hour shifts, 7 am – 5 pm
  • 12/9-12/13: Tentative Standard 8-hour shift, 7 am – 3 pm (based on previous progress)
  • 12/16-12/20: Tentative Standard 8-hour shift, 7 am – 3 pm (based on previous progress)
  • 12/23: Modify traffic control based upon extent of paving in Segment 3
  • 12/24-1/4: Holiday shut down

Project Highlights:

  •  Milling and/or removal of existing concrete pavement and installation of hot-mix asphalt pavement
  • Resurfacing from Market Street (CR-634) to Hillside Avenue (CR-661)
  • Full-depth reconstruction from Hillside Avenue (CR-661) to West Atlantic Avenue (CR-727)
  •  Resurfacing from West Atlantic Avenue (CR-727) to Hopkins Road
  •  Improvements and rehabilitation to existing storm sewer system
  •  Cleaning and lining of existing sanitary sewer system and lateral replacement
  •  Concrete vertical curb, sidewalk, and ADA-accessible curb ramps
  •  Traffic striping, signage, and raised pavement markers

Total Estimated Cost: $10,745,085.83

Contractor: South State, Inc.

Questions? Contact:
Paul Nolan, Project Manager, Colliers Engineering & Design, (732) 704-5931
James Winckowski, Camden County Engineer, (856) 382-2699
Kyle Ebersole, Assistant Camden County Engineer, (856) 566-2968

Project Segments

Market St. to Rt. 168

Progress15%

Rt. 168 to Hillside Ave.

Progress95%

Hillside Ave. to West Atlantic Ave.

STG 1 Progress80%
STG 2 Progress40%

West Atlantic Ave. to Hopkins Rd.

Progress15%

Bi-Weekly Progress Reports

250304_Progress Report #13 24001861GDownload
250221_Progress Report #12 24001861GDownload
250207_Progress Report #11 24001861GDownload
250124_Progress Report #10 24001861GDownload
250110_Progress Report #9 24001861GDownload
241227_Progress Report #8 24001861GDownload
241213_Progress Report #7 24001861GDownload
241007_Progress Report #2 24001861GDownload
240923_Progress Report #1 24001861GDownload

Work Schedule

WeekActivityLocations
7/2-7/3Restoration & topsoilSegment 1, Market St to Rt 168
6/30-7/11Curbs, sidewalks, and drivewaysSegment 3, Hillside Ave to West Atlantic Ave
7/7-7/11Sanitary sewer liningSegment 4, West Atlantic Ave to Hopkins Rd
6/30-7/2Restoration & topsoilSegment 4, West Atlantic Ave to Hopkins Rd

Two-Week Lookahead

(06-30-25) – [2] Week Look Ahead – Kings HighwayDownload
(06-09-25) – [2] Week Look Ahead – Kings HighwayDownload
(06-02-25) – [2] Week Look Ahead – Kings HighwayDownload
(05-19-25) – [2] Week Look Ahead – Kings HighwayDownload
(05-12-25) – [2] Week Look Ahead – Kings Highway REVDownload
(03-31-25) – [2] Week Look Ahead – Kings HighwayDownload
(03-24-25) – [2] Week Look Ahead – Kings HighwayDownload
(02-24-25) – [2] Week Look Ahead – Kings Highway REVDownload
(12-09-24) – [2] Week Look Ahead – Kings HighwayDownload
(12-02-24) – [2] Week Look Ahead – Kings HighwayDownload
(11-25-24) – [2] Week Look Ahead – Kings HighwayDownload
(11-18-24) – [2] Week Look Ahead – Kings HighwayDownload
(11-11-24) – [2] Week Look Ahead – Kings HighwayDownload
(11-04-24) – [2] Week Look Ahead – Kings HighwayDownload
(10-28-24) – R1 – [2] Week Look Ahead – Kings HighwayDownload
(10-21-24) – [2] Week Look Ahead – Kings HighwayDownload
(10-14-24) – [2] Week Look Ahead – Kings HighwayDownload

Traffic Control

Please be advised that Kings Highway (CR-551S) at the intersection with Market Street (CR 634) will undergo curb, sidewalk and driveway improvements in Mount Ephraim starting on Monday, March 10, 2025 weather permitting. This work can be done with shoulder closures and lane shifts, and should not have an impact on normal two-way traffic. Working hours will be 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please contact Kyle Ebersole, Camden County Assistant Engineer, 856-566-2968 or Paul Nolan, Colliers Engineering, 732-704-5931. We apologize for any inconvenience this work may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.

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