1 Lane Of Route 70 In Cherry Hill Closed For Emergency Repairs: NJDOT

Cherry Hill, NJ -- The right lane of Route 70 west in Cherry Hill is closed for emergency repairs, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced on Tuesday.

NJDOT said its crews closed the right lane on Route 70 west under the Conrail Bridge near mile post 1.8 to repair a sinkhole that developed near an inlet.

Once NJDOT determines the cause of the sinkhole, it will be repaired and the affected stretch of road will be repaved.

The lane will remain closed until further notice, and drivers are advised to expect minor delays. Two lanes will remain open.

Variable message signs are being utilized to provide advance notice to drivers of all traffic pattern changes associated with the emergency repairs

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