Joe Biden Visit to Philadelphia May Cause Traffic Delays in South Jersey

Vice President Joe Biden will visit Philadelphia on Thursday, and that visit could impact traffic in southern New Jersey.

Traffic congestion and temporary road closures are expected in Camden County, Camden County Freeholder Ian Leonard said Thursday morning.

Drivers should expect congestion and delays heading to and from Philadelphia, and on roads in the Cherry Hill and Camden areas during the peak travel period Thursday afternoon.

The vice president’s visit will affect not only the major highways in the area, but also may cause congestion on local roads, particularly those with overpasses over, or ramps onto, main roadways.

Temporary closures are expected while the vice presidential motorcade is en route to its destination. For security purposes, the time and route of travel is not disclosed.

“Motorists should stay alert for traffic pattern changes and be observant of instructions on the electronic message boards,” said Leonard, liaison to the Camden County Department of Public Works. “This could cause excessive congestion on the roadways during the evening commute, so please be prepared for delays.”

Dynamic message signs will be deployed to alert motorists of upcoming traffic pattern changes and local and State Police will be helping to direct traffic. Motorists are encouraged to check www.511nj.org for real-time travel information.

Biden and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey will tour a dredging barge before the vice president speaks about infrastructure, according to delcotimes.com.