City of Camden Government

06/09/2026

Mayor Victor Carstarphen joins Assemblyman Bill Spearman, City Council & Virtua Health for a beam signing ceremony for the new Samson Pavilion at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. This is a historic $500 million investment in quality healthcare & the Camden community.

06/09/2026

Haddon Avenue from Monday, June 8, to Friday, June 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be lane closures between Market Street and Cooper Street.

Newton Avenue from Monday, June 8, to Friday, June 12, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There be full road closure between Chestnut Street and the Kaighn Avenue/South 4th Street intersection.

Haddon Avenue from Monday, June 8, to Friday, June 12, from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. There will be a northbound partial road closure between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Cooper Plaza.

Kaighn Avenue from Monday, June 8, to Friday, June 12, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be a full road closure between South 7th Street and South 3rd Street.

Haddon Avenue from Monday, June 8, to Friday, June 12, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Newton Avenue and Euclid Avenue.

Marlton Pike on Wednesday, June 10, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be a full road closure between South 24th Street and Carman Street.

06/09/2026

The following road closures will be in place along Haddon Avenue during the week of June 8, 2026:

Pine to Walnut – Closed (active work zone)

Newton to Kaighn – Temporary lane restrictions at the following intersections (water main tie-ins)

Sycamore Street
Chestnut Street
Mt. Vernon Street

*Please note that crews are scheduled to continue water main tie-ins on Sycamore Street, Chestnut Street, and Mt. Vernon Street. During this work, some residents and businesses may experience temporary water service interruptions. Impacted properties will be notified directly when a shut-off is anticipated.

After water service is restored, you may experience temporary discoloration or air in the water line. If this occurs, please run cold water for several minutes until it becomes clear.

Please note the following:

No street parking is permitted on Haddon Avenue from Pine Street to Walnut Street. Violators will be towed at the owner's expense. Please see the attached notice for more information.

Haddon Avenue will reopen on Friday, June 12, beginning at 3:30 PM. All closures and detours will resume at 7:00 AM on Monday, June 15.

Local access for residents, businesses, emergency services, and deliveries will be maintained where feasible. Detour signage will be in place to guide motorists around active work zones.

Temporary parking is available at designated lots near the following intersections:

Haddon & Walnut
Haddon & Kaighn

As you may have noticed, construction activity has ramped up along the corridor, with multiple crews working simultaneously to advance improvements. While this activity results in some short-term disruptions, this approach allows work to progress more efficiently. Soon you will begin to see more above-ground progress, including new sidewalks and curbing.

We appreciate your continued patience as crews complete this critical phase of work.

Additional information can be found on the project website: https://www.camdencounty.com/service/public-works/haddon-avenue-cr-561-improvements-euclid-avenue-to-newton-avenue-cr-604/

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

From steel and rivets to a century of connection. The Ben Franklin Bridge turns 100 in 2026. Join the DRPA for a once-in-a-century celebration.

The Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed to all traffic on Saturday, July 11th to accommodate this celebration. Motorists will be directed to use the nearby Walt Whitman Bridge as an alternate route. Additional details, including timing, will be announced in advance.

Updates and event details will be posted across DRPA social media channels. You can also sign up to receive the latest information.

Learn more: drpa.org/bfb100

Sign up for updates: drpa.org/news/newsletter.html

06/05/2026

Mayor Victor Carstarphen, Rutgers University-Camden Chancellor Antionio Tillis, Assemblyman Bill Spearman, Council President Angel Fuentes, Councilwoman Jannette Ramos, & RU-Camden Intern KateLynn Garden announce the 2026 cohort of RU-Camden Mayorial Interns. The impactful program is now in its 5th year. The students will intern through the summer with various municipal offices, helping to play an active role in Camden’s transformation.

06/04/2026