Rebuild the Centerton Bridge

08/25/2026

05/17/2026

You can’t use “get on 295” as a justification for not rebuilding the Centerton Bridge and then replace the Forklanding Bridge. Route 130 and 73 are right there.

The Forklanding Road Bridge (A4.8) over the Pennsauken Creek will close for a major reconstruction project that is expected to take nearly a year to complete.

The Burlington County Engineer’s Office announced the bridge closure would begin on Monday, May 18. The bridge is expected to remain closed until the reconstruction project is completed in late April 2027.

More than 3,500 vehicles typically travel across the bridge daily between Cinnaminson and Maple Shade.

During the closure, all vehicles will be detoured from Forklanding Road using Lenola Road (County Route 608), Route 130 and Route 73. Local traffic will be able to access the closure area but will not be able to cross the bridge or use other portions of the roadway.

The steel pony truss bridge was originally built in 1906 and was rehabilitated in 1988. The bridge is currently rated structurally deficient and has a posted weight limit of 5 tons. Its main structural components have exceeded their useful life and deteriorated to the point that reconstruction is necessary.

The County plans to rebuild the old bridge with a single-span prefabricated truss superstructure supported by concrete caps on pilings and protected by steel sheeting. The reconstructed bridge will remain a single lane structure carrying two-way alternating traffic and a traffic signal system will be installed at both approaches to regulate traffic across the bridge.

Burlington County will use a state grant to fund part of the construction cost.

The reconstruction project will begin with temporary utility relocation work. Construction is expected to begin in July.

05/11/2026

For those who think Centerton Bridge is redundant, what about this one?

🚧 Cinnaminson heads up 🚧

Fork Landing Bridge has officially reached the end of the road — will be CLOSING ON MAY 18th for a full year as a brand new bridge gets built.

Plan accordingly and expect some traffic shifts. Please use Route 73 and Route 130 as your main detours during construction.

It’s going to be a long one, but the upgrade will be worth it in the end. Who’s already feeling the traffic changes? 👇

03/30/2026

Info regarding Parker Creek’s Bridge. Public info session on April 7 from 6-8 p.m. at 1900 Briggs Road in Mount Laurel.

With the permanent closure of County Bridge 03C4004 (Centerton Bridge) over the Rancocas Creek, this County Bridge .13 (Parker’s Creek Bridge) is a primary connector for individuals travelling between Willingboro and Westampton Townships to Mount Laurel and Moorestown Townships. This section of Centerton Road is also one of the main roads that leads to the entrance and exit of I-295 interchange (43 A&B). County Bridge .13 carries 2 lanes of opposing traffic and approximately 3.5’ shoulders on each side of the road.

The bridge currently lacks sidewalks and does not have bicycle compatible shoulders. Major improvements are needed for this bridge due to the structure’s age (over 100 years), structurally deficient status and scour critical status, and it is functionally obsolete.

Whether the bridge will be rehabilitated or replaced, the construction work will address the structural deficiencies, scour problems, non-standard bridge width and bicycle and pedestrian compatibility. The project will also include roadway improvements (guiderail, paving, sidewalk), as well as installation of scour countermeasures.

03/29/2026

Burlington County, in cooperation with the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is developing a plan to replace the Parkers Creek Bridge (Bridge C4.13).

The bridge is located at the border of Moorestown and Mount Laurel on Centerton Road, near Laurel Creek Country Club Golf Course. The County plans to replace the existing 32-foot arch bridge with a single-span, 85-foot prestressed concrete box beam structure supported by deep foundations. As part of the proposed project, the roadway will be widened to accommodate two 12-foot lanes, two 8-foot right shoulders, and a 10-foot shared-use path along the southern side of the project.

The bridge was originally constructed in 1906 and was reconstructed and widened in 1957. It is currently rated as structurally deficient, scour critical and functionally obsolete, and recommendations are that it be replaced.

The replacement project is currently in the Preliminary Design Phase.

A Public Information Meeting about the replacement project will be held on April 7th, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Burlington County Engineer’s Office, 1900 Briggs Road, Mount Laurel. During the meeting, Burlington County officials and engineers will provide an update on the proposed project plan, bridge conditions, proposed traffic controls and anticipated construction schedule.

All members of the public are welcome to attend and ask questions about the project. Written comments may also be submitted for inclusion in the project record until April 24th. Following the April 7th meeting, the presentation will be posted online on the County website and both Mount Laurel and Moorestown websites.

03/28/2026

Meeting on April 7 from 6-8 p.m. at 1900 Briggs Road, Mount Laurel to discuss replacement of Parker’s Creek Bridge. It is the bridge somewhat across from Laurel Creek Country Club.

Burlington County is holding a Public Information Center (PIC) to inform residents, stakeholders, and businesses about the replacement of Parkers Creek Bridge on Centerton Road.

Meeting will be at the Burlington County Engineers Office on April 7th, 2026. Please see flyer below for more details.

Questions or comments can be sent to [email protected]

02/26/2026

Join DVRPC’s Public Participation Task Force on Wednesday, March 4, at 6:00 pm, for an online meeting on “Planning and Funding Transportation Infrastructure Across the Region.” DVRPC will present on two key plans that support the planning and funding of critical infrastructure across Greater Philadelphia. Come learn how these documents affect transportation investments and how to submit public comments to help inform regional transportation decisions.

Register: https://dvrpc.zoom.us/webinar/register/4917690272807/WN_JiyJb5GRR2GPc2p6TGr__A

12/30/2025

For nearly a decade, state law has required New Jersey’s top government-finance officials to determine once a year if the current gas tax is generating enough revenue to support planned spending on transportation projects. (NJ Spotlight News)

New Jersey’s tax on every gallon of gas helps pay for transportation projects