Elimination of the
Marlton (70-73) Circle (Evesham Township, Burlington County) is tentatively set to begin in October, 2007 [Update: New estimates are for Spring 2008]. It will depend, in part, on when the nearby Berlin Circle (Berlin Township, Camden County), located further south on Route 73 and currently under construction, will be completed.
The Marlton Circle Elimination is in its Final Design phase. Construction is estimated to cost $30 million and if it [had begun by] October 2007 [would have been] completed by Fall 2009. According to a NJ Department of Transportation (
NJDOT) spokesman, the elimination of the Marlton Circle is one of NJDOT's top priorities.
Elimination of the Marlton Circle will hopefully resolve the following problems:
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Congestion. It takes seven to ten minutes to travel through the circle.
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Accidents. According to 2004 NJDOT Traffic Impact Team Analysis, there were 110 crashes at this location making it the #2 site for crashes in NJ.
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The Future. The average daily trips through the circle are expected to grow to 110,000 in 2027 from 80,000 today.
Here is the link to the Evesham Township (in which Marlton is located) page regarding the proposed changes to the Marlton Circle:
http://www.evesham-nj.gov/njdot_70-73.htmYou can click on the image to see full-sized picture.
Also, click on "Marlton Circle Plan" near the picture for a PDF file and additional color coded picture (Red indicates where 73 will go OVER 70; orange indicates entrances/exits into shopping plazas, etc.).
Additional related resources:Click here for a newspaper article of March 2 (2007) discussing a previous delay.
State Funded Roadway Projects through 2009NJDOT's Traffic Web Cam for Berlin Circle - Watch the progress being made and current traffic conditions (refreshes every 30-60 seconds).
NJDOT's Traffic Web Cam for North Side of Marlton Circle - current traffic condition on Rt. 73 on north side of circle (refreshed every 30-60 seconds).
(Note: for NJ commuter information, including life traffic reporting and video:
NJCommuter.com)
If you are following somem of the controversy within the township regarding the NJDOT plans for the Marlton Circle,
here is the the web site for those opposed to NJDOT's plans.
WPVI Channel 6 Video:
Plan To Eliminate Marlton Circle (1/3/08)
KYW Online Brief Article:
Plans To Eliminate Marlton Circle Cause Heated Debate (1/28/08)
Courier Post:
Official Pushes Marlton Circle Alternative (2/22/08)
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NOTE: This has been updated to reflect more recent news and discussions going on within Evesham Township and with NJDOT.
I am nervous and excited about the change. I have had one minor accident at the circle. Something needed to be done and hopefully it is an answer for the area. Thanks for posting, I was wondering when it would begin.
Elise Sharpless
I agree with Elise about being nervous and excited. I Dread driving through that area unless i am in the right hand lane going toward 73 north. If I have to cross to get to the other side of 70 i almost always have a panic attack. The thought of trying to get through it with construction is even more mind boggling but I think in the end it will be great for the area and a much easier ride.