City of Camden Government

09/01/2026

Mayor Carstarphen leads another Camden Strong Cleanup in the Cramer Hill neighborhood. Thank you Team Camden for all your support! Please join us for our Cemetery Cleanup on September 16th at Evergreen Cemetery and New Camden Cemetery.

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

Work Started on $1.6-million Upgrade to Roosevelt Plaza Park at City Hall

08/31/2026

The Haddon Avenue Improvements Project is expected to transition into Phase B, from Kaighn Avenue to Euclid Avenue, on or about Monday, September 14. During Phase B, the posted detour route will be in effect for through traffic, while local and emergency access will be maintained. Full road closures will be limited to active construction areas as work advances block by block. Residents and business owners will continue to receive advance notice of work that may affect access to their block or property. Additional information can be found on the project website: https://www.camdencounty.com/service/public-works/haddon-avenue-cr-561-improvements-euclid-avenue-to-newton-avenue-cr-604/

08/31/2026

Crews will be working on Broadway and Collings Road on Monday, August 31, to Friday, September 4, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On Monday, there will be a full road closure between South Chesapeake Road and Black Horse Pike. From Monday to Wednesday, there will be a full road closure of Broadway between Atlantic Avenue and Jefferson Street. From Monday to Friday, there will be a full eastbound closure of Collings Road between South Chesapeake Road and Black Horse Pike.

Crews will be working on River Avenue on Monday, August 31, to Friday, September 4, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be a full road closure between East State Street and Federal Street.

Crews will be working on Haddon Avenue on Monday, August 31, to Friday, September 4, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be lane closures between Pine Street and Walnut Street. There will also be lane closures between Kaighn Avenue and Mt. Vernon Street.

Crews will be working on River Ave and Federal Street on Monday, August 31, to Friday, September 4, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be a detour between State Street and Federal Street

Crews will be working on Federal Street at Broadway on Monday, August 31, to Friday, September 4, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be lane closures and parking restrictions.

08/31/2026

Each year, New Jersey American Water flushes the pipes in its water distribution system. This is an essential part of our system maintenance program, which helps us to continue to provide you with high-quality water service. Flushing will begin in Camden during the week of August 31st and continue until September 27th.

Not an account holder? We still want to keep you informed. If you live, rent, work or spend time in a community served by New Jersey American Water, but are not a direct customer of ours, you can still sign up for CodeRED to receive water-related alerts. Text WATER to 24639, visit AWCodeRed.com or download the CodeRED Public Alerts app in the App Store or Google Play.

08/28/2026

The following road closure will be in place along Haddon Avenue during the week of August 31:

Mt. Vernon Street to Kaighn Avenue – Closed (active work zone)

Newton Avenue, Walnut Street, and Chestnut Street intersections – Temporary lane restrictions (traffic signal utility work)

Please note:

Street parking will NOT be permitted on both sides of Haddon Avenue from Pine Street to Kaighn Avenue. Residents, please advise visitors of the parking restrictions. Any violators will be towed at the owner's expense. Temporary parking is available in designated lots near the intersections of Haddon Avenue & Walnut Street and Haddon Avenue & Kaighn Avenue.

Haddon Avenue will reopen on Friday, September 4th, beginning at 5:00 PM. All closures and detours will resume at 7:00 AM on Tuesday, September 8th. No construction is scheduled on Monday, September 7th (Labor Day). Local access for residents, businesses, emergency services, and deliveries will be maintained where feasible. Detour signage will be in place to guide motorists around active work zones.

Property Damage from Flooding:

Residents and business owners who experienced flood damage resulting from the July 6th storm are encouraged to contact their private insurance providers to begin their claim. For additional assistance or for those uninsured, please get in touch with the City of Camden (EOC) hotline at 856-757-7132 or 856-757-7139 to begin the Property Damage Assessment (PDA) process.

Sidewalks:

For your safety, please avoid newly poured sidewalks and curbs until the concrete has fully dried. Helping keep wet concrete undisturbed allows crews to finish the work properly and avoid delays.

Trash and Recycling Information:

Please place trash and recycling out each evening for early morning pickup. If your usual location is temporarily blocked due to active construction, please place items at the nearest safe curbside location, including the opposite side of the street if necessary. Keep cans and bags out of sidewalk areas and pedestrian pathways.

Dust Control:

A water truck will make two passes through the construction area each day to help reduce dust and keep conditions more manageable for nearby residents and businesses. Although we have multiple crews actively working along the corridor on utility, drainage, curb, and sidewalk improvements, we remain committed to minimizing the day-to-day impacts of this work as much as possible.

Additional information can be found on the project website: https://www.camdencounty.com/service/public-works/haddon-avenue-cr-561-improvements-euclid-avenue-to-newton-avenue-cr-604/