I-295 overnight lane and ramp closures closures set for this week as Princeton Pike Bridge project progresses in Lawrence
Overnight lane and ramp closures are scheduled this week on Interstate 295 in both directions as work continues on the replacement of the Princeton Pike Bridge in Lawrence, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
Beginning Tuesday, May 6, and continuing through Friday, May 9, overnight closures will take place between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. to allow for the ongoing demolition of the aging bridge that carries Princeton Pike over I-295 in Mercer County.
The right lanes of both northbound and southbound I-295 will be closed during overnight hours, though at least two lanes will remain open to traffic in each direction.
In addition, the I-295 southbound Exit 68A ramp to Princeton Pike northbound and the Princeton Pike northbound ramp to I-295 northbound are scheduled to be closed beginning at 8 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, May 6, until 6 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, May 7; and again on Wednesday, May 7; Thursday, May 8; and Friday, May 9 at the same time. The closures are necessary to continue demolition of the Princeton Pike Bridge over I-295. The following detours will be in place:
I-295 southbound Exit 68A to Princeton Pike northbound Detour:
- Motorists wishing to take the I-295 southbound Exit 68A to Princeton Pike northbound will be directed to continue on I-295 southbound
- Take Exit 67 to Route 1 southbound
- Turn right onto Franklin Corner Road/CR 546
- Turn right onto Princeton Pike northbound
Princeton Pike northbound to I-295 northbound Detour:
- Motorists on Princeton Pike northbound wishing to take the ramp to I-295 northbound will be directed to continue on Princeton Pike northbound
- Turn left onto Lewisville Road
- Turn right onto Franklin Corner Road/CR 546
- Turn left onto Route 206 southbound
- Take the ramp to I-295 northbound
The closures are part of a $19.7 million federally funded bridge replacement project. The existing bridge, deemed in poor condition, is being replaced in stages to minimize traffic disruption. The new structure will feature a reinforced concrete deck, wider sidewalks, and increased vertical clearance over I-295, from 14 feet, 1 inch to 16 feet, 6 inches.
The current traffic configuration of a 12-foot through lane, a 12-foot auxiliary lane, and 12-foot outside shoulder in each direction will be preserved. The project is expected to be completed by summer 2027.
Transportation officials note that all scheduled work is weather-dependent and subject to change.