UPPER TOWNSHIP — Overnight closures and detours were scheduled on Route 50 northbound and southbound beginning Oct. 7 as a maintenance roadway improvement project advances in Upper Township.
Route 50 is scheduled to be closed and detoured in one direction at a time between Route 9 and Perry Road from 8 p.m. Oct. 7 until 6 a.m. Oct. 8 and continuing Monday through Friday nights at the same time through the end of October.
Construction is expected to begin on Route 50 northbound before moving to Route 50 southbound. Work will take place on about 2-mile segments at a time. Motorists are advised to follow the signed detours. Access will be maintained for residents.
The work is part of a $9.5 million state-funded maintenance project that will make concrete repairs and improve pavement conditions on about seven miles of Route 50, 10 miles of Route 47 and one mile of Route 52 in various locations across Cape May, Cumberland and Atlantic counties. The project is expected to be completed in late 2026.
Preservation contracts help extend the operational life of the roadway while providing a smoother and safer drive for motorists.
The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website 511nj.org for real-time travel information.
At top, a view of the Cedar Swamp Creek Bridge courtesy of Patti Heisler
