Camden County Breaks Ground on $6M Newton Avenue Reconstruction Project

The Board of Commissioners broke ground Monday on $6 million in roadwork improvements along Newton Avenue in Camden. Work will stretch from Kaighn Avenue and 4th Street down to Pine Street and 7th Street. Crews expect to finish by summer 2027.

The project includes fresh asphalt, ADA-accessible curb ramps at every intersection, and new concrete for curbs, sidewalks, and driveway aprons. Brick pavers will line sections of the corridor. Decorative lighting fixtures and street trees will appear throughout.

Crews will swap out old traffic signal equipment at intersections and install updated gear. Drainage systems get an overhaul. Traffic striping, regulatory signs, and raised pavement markers round out the plan.

"This project will provide much needed improvements for this major thoroughfare in Camden City and everyone who is traversing in south Camden," said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works, according to CamdenCounty.com. "As the city continues to rise and more investments are made in the Cooper Landing and Bergen Square neighborhoods, these upgrades are necessary for the health and welfare of residents."

Dyer asked residents and commuters for patience as crews complete the work.

Mayor Victor Carstarphen pointed to how county and city officials have worked together over the past five years. Since 2021, they've paved more than 300 roads.

"This $6 million dollar Newton Avenue project signifies the start of new critical roadway investments for 2026," said Mayor Victor G. Carstarphen. "The City of Camden and Camden County have paved more than 300 roads since 2021. We remain laser focused on continuing this tremendous progress."

Gas lines need attention. So do gas meters, waterlines, and sewer systems. Carstarphen ticked off these examples of infrastructure work happening across the city, emphasizing that officials aim to boost quality of life for residents while building toward tomorrow.

Traffic flow in Bergen Square will face disruptions during construction. Officials say the upgrades will make roads and sidewalks safer and more accessible for everyone who lives in or passes through the south Camden neighborhood.

The groundbreaking ceremony took place in Lindenwold on April 20.