Improvements to Kings Highway (CR-551S) from Market Street (CR-634) to Hopkins Road (CR-647)
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
Notice – Camden County Commissioners will be present at the official Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Improvements to Kings Highway (C.R. 551-S) from Market Street (C.R. 634, MP 1.23) to Hopkins Road (C.R. 647, MP 3.65), Boroughs of Mount Ephraim, Audubon, and Haddon Heights, Camden County, New Jersey. The project was awarded to South State Inc. and is expected to be complete by Fall of 2025.
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
Rt. 168 to Hillside Ave.
Hillside Ave. to West Atlantic Ave.
West Atlantic Ave. to Hopkins Rd.
Bi-Weekly Progress Reports
Work Schedule
| Week | Week Activity | Work Location(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7-10/11 | Install inlet filters | Segment 2, Rt. 168 to Hillside Ave. |
| 10/7-10/11 | Curb/sidewalks/driveway repairs | Segment 2, Rt. 168 to Hillside Ave. |
| 10/7-10/10 | Storm sewer pipe/structure replacements | Segment 2, Rt. 168 to Hillside Ave. |
| 10/7-10/11 | Inlet filters | Segment 3, Hillside Ave. to West Atlantic Ave. |
| 10/14-10/18 | Curb/sidewalks/driveway repairs | Segment 2, Rt. 168 to Hillside Ave. |
| 10/14-10/18 | Sanitary sewer laterals/cleanouts | Segment 3, Hillside Ave. to West Atlantic Ave. |
| 10/14-10/18 | Install inlet filters | Segment 4, West Atlantic Ave. to Hopkins Rd. |
Traffic Control
Notice – A new traffic pattern will be in place along the corridor of Kings Highway. On Monday, September 23, 2024, all traffic will shift to the southbound side (West side - Audubon side) of Kings Highway from the approximate location of Saint Martins Avenue to Willets Avenue while work is being performed in this area. The construction will involve the demolition of the existing concrete that may include additional noise and vibration. The work will take place between the hours of 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Work will be ongoing in Segments 2 & 3, 7 AM - 3:30 PM. Segment 2 will have a lane/shoulder closure with police; segment 3 will have traffic shifted with police.
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