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Route 45 (New Jersey)
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Route 45 is a state highway
in the southern part of New Jersey
, United States. It runs 28.51 mi (45.88 km) from Route 49 in Salem
, Salem County
, northeast to U.S. Route 130
in Westville
, Gloucester County
. Much of the southern part of the route runs through rural areas of Salem and Gloucester counties, passing through the communities of Woodstown
and Mullica Hill
. North of Mullica Hill, Route 45 runs through suburban areas, with the portion of the route between the northern border of Mantua Township
and the southern border of Woodbury
a four-lane divided highway
. The route intersects many highways, including U.S. Route 40
in Woodstown, Route 77 and U.S. Route 322
in Mullica Hill, and Interstate 295
in West Deptford Township
.
The current route was originally a segment of pre-1927 Route 6 that was created in 1917, running from Salem to Camden
. Route 45 was designated in 1927 to replace the Salem-Camden branch of pre-1927 Route 6 and was eventually realigned to follow U.S. Route 130 (Crescent Boulevard) to the Airport Circle
in Pennsauken Township
. The northern terminus of Route 45 was moved to its current location in 1953 in order to avoid the concurrency with U.S. Route 130. A freeway for Route 45 between Interstate 295 in Woodbury and U.S. Route 322 in Mullica Hill was recommended by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
in the 1960s. It was never built, and the New Jersey Department of Transportation
proposed widening all of Route 45 into a four-lane divided highway; only a small portion in northern Gloucester County was widened.
, Salem County
, heading to the north on Market Street, a two-lane undivided road. It passes downtown businesses and both the Salem County Courthouse and the Old Salem County Courthouse, the second oldest active courthouse in the United States, which currently serves as the Salem City Court. Upon crossing County Route 657, the road heads into residential areas before crossing a Southern Railroad of New Jersey
railroad line and the Fenwick Creek
. At the crossing of the latter, Route 45 enters Mannington Township
and becomes an unnamed road passes marshland with some commercial establishments and homes. The route passes by the Memorial Hospital of Salem County just prior to an intersection with County Route 540
in Pointers. Here, Route 45 turns to the east and forms a concurrency
with County Route 540, passing some homes before heading into farm fields with occasional residences. County Route 540 splits from Route 45 by heading southeast on Welchville Road and Route 45 continues through more agricultural areas, intersecting County Route 653 before crossing the Mannington Creek
and heading northeast through a mix of woods and farms. It intersects County Route 669 and County Route 631 within a short distance of each other before crossing Majors Run into Pilesgrove Township
.
Here, the route intersects County Route 679 near the Salem County Veterans Cemetery before heading through more agricultural areas. The route reaches an intersection with U.S. Route 40
(Harding Highway) and County Route 616 in a business area, where U.S. Route 40 forms a concurrency with Route 45. The two routes head northeast into Woodstown
as the Harding Highway, heading into neighborhoods. At the intersection with Main Street in the commercial downtown, Route 45 splits from U.S. Route 40 by heading north on Main Street while County Route 672 heads south on Main Street and U.S. Route 40 continues to the east on East Avenue. Route 45 continues north, intersecting County Route 636 before turning northeast again and meeting County Route 602. The road passes over a Southern Railroad of New Jersey
line before coming to an intersection with County Route 668/County Route 617. A short distance later, the route enters Pilesgrove Township again and heads back into farmland with some residences and forested areas as an unnamed road, crossing County Route 660.
into South Harrison Township
, Gloucester County
within woodland, where it continues northeast through more rural farms and forests with some residential developments as Woodstown-Mullica Hill Road. The route crosses County Route 668 before crossing County Route 694 and County Route 607 within a close distance of each other. Past this intersection, it continues to County Route 617, where the name changes to Woodstown Road, before crossing County Route 538
. A short distance later, the route enters Harrison Township
and continues north. It enters the wooded residential community of Mullica Hill
, where it intersects the northern terminus of Route 77. Here, Route 45 turns north and becomes Main Street, passing more homes and some businesses before intersecting U.S. Route 322
/County Route 536
, which turn north to join Route 45.
U.S. Route 322 and County Route 536 split from Route 45 by heading west on Swedesboro Road, and Route 45 continues northeast along Main Street, passing residential neighborhoods with some commercial establishments. The route intersects County Route 664, County Route 603, County Route 667, and County Route 624 before crossing into Mantua Township
, where it becomes Bridgeton Pike. The road heads through a mix of woods and farms with occasional homes, intersecting County Route 626. The route passes more fields and a patch of woods past this intersection before heading into suburban development. Here, Route 45 intersects County Route 627 and County Route 678 before continuing into business areas. The route intersects County Route 632, where the name changes to Mantua Pike, and County Route 553 Alternate before widening into a four-lane divided highway
and crossing the Mantua Creek. At this point, Route 45 turns to the north and forms the border between Deptford Township
to the east and West Deptford Township
to the west. The road heads through residential and business areas, intersecting County Route 648 and County Route 656. At the intersection with College Boulevard, the route forms the border between Woodbury Heights
to the east and West Deptford Township to the west, crossing over the New Jersey Turnpike
without an interchange. From here, Route 45 continues past commercial establishments, intersecting County Route 652 and County Route 650.
After the intersection with the latter, the route becomes a four-lane undivided road, entering Woodbury
and immediately crossing a Conrail Shared Assets Operations
railroad line. The road crosses another railroad line before coming to an intersection with County Route 551
. Here, Route 45 forms a concurrency with County Route 551 and heads north-northeast on Broad Street through the downtown of Woodbury. The road intersects County Route 663 and continues through the downtown. Route 45 and County Route 551 cross the Woodbury Creek out of the downtown area and intersect County Route 644 near Underwood-Memorial Hospital
. From here, the route continues past a mix of residences and businesses as a two-lane undivided road. County Route 551 splits from Route 45 by heading east on Park Avenue then north on Broadway. Meanwhile, Route 45 continues north along the border between Deptford Township to the east and Woodbury to the west, with a Conrail Shared Assets Operations railroad line closely paralleling the route on its east side. At the intersection with County Route 642, the road forms the border between Deptford Township and West Deptford Township again and passes homes. The route widens into a four-lane divided highway as it comes to a partial interchange with Interstate 295
, with some of the movements provided by nearby County Route 551 to the east. Past this interchange, Route 45 becomes a four-lane undivided highway and enters Westville
. Here, it continues parallel to the railroad line to the east with businesses lining the west side of the road. Route 45 passes residential areas before it comes to its northern terminus at a directional Y-intersection with U.S. Route 130
.
and follow Route 45 to Mullica Hill, where it split into two branches, with one going to Salem on current Route 45 and another going to Bridgeton
on current Route 77. In the 1927 New Jersey state highway renumbering
, pre-1927 Route 6 between Camden and Salem became Route 45. A bypass around Camden was created as the southern half of Crescent Boulevard, a part of U.S. Route 130, and Route 45 was rerouted to use the bypass up to the Airport Circle
in Pennsauken Township
. In the 1953 New Jersey state highway renumbering
, the northern terminus of Route 45 was cut back to its current location in Westville to avoid the concurrency with U.S. Route 130.
In the late 1960s, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
(DVRPC) proposed construction of a 10 miles (16.1 km) long, $20 million freeway along the Route 45 corridor in Gloucester County
which would have extended from Exit 24 of Interstate 295
in Woodbury
to a planned U.S. Route 322
freeway in Mullica Hill
. The New Jersey Department of Transportation
never followed through on this proposal, instead proposing a widening project to create a four-lane divided highway for the full length of Route 45 from Woodbury to Salem, of which only a small portion was ever completed by the 1980s, running from the border of Woodbury to the border of Mantua Township.
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
in the southern part of New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
, United States. It runs 28.51 mi (45.88 km) from Route 49 in Salem
Salem, New Jersey
Salem is a city in Salem County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2010 Census, the city population was 5,146. It is the county seat of Salem County, the most rural county in the state of New Jersey. The name Salem is related to the Hebrew word shalom, meaning "peace".The town and...
, Salem County
Salem County, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 64,285 people, 24,295 households, and 17,370 families residing in the county. The population density was 190 people per square mile . There were 26,158 housing units at an average density of 77 per square mile...
, northeast to U.S. Route 130
U.S. Route 130
U.S. Route 130 is a north–south U.S. Highway completely within the state of New Jersey. It runs from Interstate 295 and US 40 at Deepwater in Pennsville Township, Salem County, where the road continues east as Route 49, north to US 1 in North Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, where...
in Westville
Westville, New Jersey
Westville is a Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2000 United States Census, the borough population was 4,501. The Borough of Westville is known as "The Gateway to South Jersey."...
, Gloucester County
Gloucester County, New Jersey
Gloucester County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 288,288. Its county seat is Woodbury....
. Much of the southern part of the route runs through rural areas of Salem and Gloucester counties, passing through the communities of Woodstown
Woodstown, New Jersey
Woodstown is a Borough in Salem County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 3,136.Woodstown was established on July 26, 1882, from portions of Pilesgrove Township based on the results of a referendum held that same day...
and Mullica Hill
Mullica Hill, New Jersey
Mullica Hill is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Harrison Township, in Gloucester County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, Mullica Hill population was 1,658.-History:...
. North of Mullica Hill, Route 45 runs through suburban areas, with the portion of the route between the northern border of Mantua Township
Mantua Township, New Jersey
Mantua Township is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 14,217....
and the southern border of Woodbury
Woodbury, New Jersey
Woodbury is a city in Gloucester County, New Jersey, in the United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, 10,307 residents were counted. Woodbury is the county seat of Gloucester County....
a four-lane divided highway
Divided Highway
Divided Highway is a compilation album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 2003. . All tracks are taken from the albums Cycles and Brotherhood .-Track listing:...
. The route intersects many highways, including U.S. Route 40
U.S. Route 40 in New Jersey
U.S. Route 40 is a U.S. highway running from Park City, Utah east to Atlantic City, New Jersey. The easternmost segment of the route runs through the southern part of New Jersey between the Delaware Memorial Bridge over the Delaware River in Pennsville Township, Salem County, where it continues...
in Woodstown, Route 77 and U.S. Route 322
U.S. Route 322 in New Jersey
U.S. Route 322 is a U.S. highway running from Cleveland, Ohio east to Atlantic City, New Jersey. The easternmost segment of the route in New Jersey runs from the Commodore Barry Bridge over the Delaware River in Logan Township, Glocuester County, where it continues into Chester, Pennsylvania,...
in Mullica Hill, and Interstate 295
Interstate 295 (Delaware-New Jersey)
Interstate 295 in New Jersey and Delaware is an auxiliary Interstate Highway, designated as a bypass around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The route begins at a junction with Interstate 95 south of Wilmington, Delaware, and runs to another junction with I-95 north of Trenton, New Jersey...
in West Deptford Township
West Deptford Township, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 19,368 people, 7,719 households, and 5,125 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,218.4 people per square mile . There were 7,999 housing units at an average density of 503.2 per square mile...
.
The current route was originally a segment of pre-1927 Route 6 that was created in 1917, running from Salem to Camden
Camden, New Jersey
The city of Camden is the county seat of Camden County, New Jersey. It is located across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a total population of 77,344...
. Route 45 was designated in 1927 to replace the Salem-Camden branch of pre-1927 Route 6 and was eventually realigned to follow U.S. Route 130 (Crescent Boulevard) to the Airport Circle
Airport Circle (Pennsauken)
The Airport Circle is a traffic circle in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey, United States. It is located at the intersection of Route 38, U.S. Route 30, and U.S. Route 130, close to the Camden border. South of the circle, Route 30 and Route 130 run concurrent until they reach the former Collingswood...
in Pennsauken Township
Pennsauken Township, New Jersey
Pennsauken Township is a township in Camden County, New Jersey, USA, and a suburb of Philadelphia. As of the 2010 census, the township population was 35,885....
. The northern terminus of Route 45 was moved to its current location in 1953 in order to avoid the concurrency with U.S. Route 130. A freeway for Route 45 between Interstate 295 in Woodbury and U.S. Route 322 in Mullica Hill was recommended by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission is the metropolitan planning organization for the Delaware Valley. Created in 1965 by an interstate compact, DVRPC is responsible for transportation and regional planning in the greater Philadelphia area.-History:The first evidence of regional...
in the 1960s. It was never built, and the New Jersey Department of Transportation
New Jersey Department of Transportation
The New Jersey Department of Transportation is the agency responsible for transportation issues and policy in New Jersey. It is headed by the Commissioner of Transportation...
proposed widening all of Route 45 into a four-lane divided highway; only a small portion in northern Gloucester County was widened.
Salem County
Route 45 begins at an intersection with Route 49 in SalemSalem, New Jersey
Salem is a city in Salem County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2010 Census, the city population was 5,146. It is the county seat of Salem County, the most rural county in the state of New Jersey. The name Salem is related to the Hebrew word shalom, meaning "peace".The town and...
, Salem County
Salem County, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 64,285 people, 24,295 households, and 17,370 families residing in the county. The population density was 190 people per square mile . There were 26,158 housing units at an average density of 77 per square mile...
, heading to the north on Market Street, a two-lane undivided road. It passes downtown businesses and both the Salem County Courthouse and the Old Salem County Courthouse, the second oldest active courthouse in the United States, which currently serves as the Salem City Court. Upon crossing County Route 657, the road heads into residential areas before crossing a Southern Railroad of New Jersey
Southern Railroad of New Jersey
The Southern Railroad of New Jersey is a small short-line railroad company based in Winslow, New Jersey. Trains operate between Winslow Junction and Pleasantville and between Winslow Junction and Vineland...
railroad line and the Fenwick Creek
Fenwick Creek
Fenwick Creek is a tributary of the Salem River in southwestern New Jersey in the United States.-References:*Gertler, Edward. Garden State , Seneca Press, 2002. ISBN 0-9605908-8-9...
. At the crossing of the latter, Route 45 enters Mannington Township
Mannington Township, New Jersey
Mannington Township is a Township in Salem County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 1,559....
and becomes an unnamed road passes marshland with some commercial establishments and homes. The route passes by the Memorial Hospital of Salem County just prior to an intersection with County Route 540
County Route 540 (New Jersey)
County Route 540, abbreviated CR 540, is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The highway extends from the intersection of U.S. Route 130 and Route 140 in Carneys Point Township to Harding Highway County Route 540, abbreviated CR 540, is a county highway in the U.S. state of New...
in Pointers. Here, Route 45 turns to the east and forms a concurrency
Concurrency (road)
A concurrency, overlap, or coincidence in a road network is an instance of one physical road bearing two or more different highway, motorway, or other route numbers...
with County Route 540, passing some homes before heading into farm fields with occasional residences. County Route 540 splits from Route 45 by heading southeast on Welchville Road and Route 45 continues through more agricultural areas, intersecting County Route 653 before crossing the Mannington Creek
Mannington Creek
Mannington Creek is a tributary of the Salem River in southwestern New Jersey in the United States.-References:*Gertler, Edward. Garden State , Seneca Press, 2002. ISBN 0-9605908-8-9...
and heading northeast through a mix of woods and farms. It intersects County Route 669 and County Route 631 within a short distance of each other before crossing Majors Run into Pilesgrove Township
Pilesgrove Township, New Jersey
Pilesgrove Township is a Township in Salem County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 3,923....
.
Here, the route intersects County Route 679 near the Salem County Veterans Cemetery before heading through more agricultural areas. The route reaches an intersection with U.S. Route 40
U.S. Route 40 in New Jersey
U.S. Route 40 is a U.S. highway running from Park City, Utah east to Atlantic City, New Jersey. The easternmost segment of the route runs through the southern part of New Jersey between the Delaware Memorial Bridge over the Delaware River in Pennsville Township, Salem County, where it continues...
(Harding Highway) and County Route 616 in a business area, where U.S. Route 40 forms a concurrency with Route 45. The two routes head northeast into Woodstown
Woodstown, New Jersey
Woodstown is a Borough in Salem County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 3,136.Woodstown was established on July 26, 1882, from portions of Pilesgrove Township based on the results of a referendum held that same day...
as the Harding Highway, heading into neighborhoods. At the intersection with Main Street in the commercial downtown, Route 45 splits from U.S. Route 40 by heading north on Main Street while County Route 672 heads south on Main Street and U.S. Route 40 continues to the east on East Avenue. Route 45 continues north, intersecting County Route 636 before turning northeast again and meeting County Route 602. The road passes over a Southern Railroad of New Jersey
Southern Railroad of New Jersey
The Southern Railroad of New Jersey is a small short-line railroad company based in Winslow, New Jersey. Trains operate between Winslow Junction and Pleasantville and between Winslow Junction and Vineland...
line before coming to an intersection with County Route 668/County Route 617. A short distance later, the route enters Pilesgrove Township again and heads back into farmland with some residences and forested areas as an unnamed road, crossing County Route 660.
Gloucester County
Route 45 crosses Oldmans CreekOldmans Creek
Oldmans Creek is a tributary of the Delaware River in southwestern New Jersey in the United States.Oldmans Creek defines part of the western boundary between Gloucester and Salem counties. It starts just southwest of Glassboro, approximately one mile from the head of Raccoon Creek...
into South Harrison Township
South Harrison Township, New Jersey
South Harrison Township is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 2,417....
, Gloucester County
Gloucester County, New Jersey
Gloucester County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 288,288. Its county seat is Woodbury....
within woodland, where it continues northeast through more rural farms and forests with some residential developments as Woodstown-Mullica Hill Road. The route crosses County Route 668 before crossing County Route 694 and County Route 607 within a close distance of each other. Past this intersection, it continues to County Route 617, where the name changes to Woodstown Road, before crossing County Route 538
County Route 538 (New Jersey)
County Route 538, abbreviated CR 538, is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The highway extends from Kings Highway in Swedesboro to Black Horse Pike County Route 538, abbreviated CR 538, is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The highway extends from Kings Highway...
. A short distance later, the route enters Harrison Township
Harrison Township, New Jersey
Harrison Township is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 8,788....
and continues north. It enters the wooded residential community of Mullica Hill
Mullica Hill, New Jersey
Mullica Hill is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Harrison Township, in Gloucester County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, Mullica Hill population was 1,658.-History:...
, where it intersects the northern terminus of Route 77. Here, Route 45 turns north and becomes Main Street, passing more homes and some businesses before intersecting U.S. Route 322
U.S. Route 322 in New Jersey
U.S. Route 322 is a U.S. highway running from Cleveland, Ohio east to Atlantic City, New Jersey. The easternmost segment of the route in New Jersey runs from the Commodore Barry Bridge over the Delaware River in Logan Township, Glocuester County, where it continues into Chester, Pennsylvania,...
/County Route 536
County Route 536 (New Jersey)
County Route 536, abbreviated CR 536, is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The highway extends from the Commodore Barry Bridge crossing the Delaware River at Chester at the Pennsylvania state line and Logan Township, to U.S...
, which turn north to join Route 45.
U.S. Route 322 and County Route 536 split from Route 45 by heading west on Swedesboro Road, and Route 45 continues northeast along Main Street, passing residential neighborhoods with some commercial establishments. The route intersects County Route 664, County Route 603, County Route 667, and County Route 624 before crossing into Mantua Township
Mantua Township, New Jersey
Mantua Township is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 14,217....
, where it becomes Bridgeton Pike. The road heads through a mix of woods and farms with occasional homes, intersecting County Route 626. The route passes more fields and a patch of woods past this intersection before heading into suburban development. Here, Route 45 intersects County Route 627 and County Route 678 before continuing into business areas. The route intersects County Route 632, where the name changes to Mantua Pike, and County Route 553 Alternate before widening into a four-lane divided highway
Divided Highway
Divided Highway is a compilation album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 2003. . All tracks are taken from the albums Cycles and Brotherhood .-Track listing:...
and crossing the Mantua Creek. At this point, Route 45 turns to the north and forms the border between Deptford Township
Deptford Township, New Jersey
Deptford Township is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, in the United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 30,561....
to the east and West Deptford Township
West Deptford Township, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 19,368 people, 7,719 households, and 5,125 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,218.4 people per square mile . There were 7,999 housing units at an average density of 503.2 per square mile...
to the west. The road heads through residential and business areas, intersecting County Route 648 and County Route 656. At the intersection with College Boulevard, the route forms the border between Woodbury Heights
Woodbury Heights, New Jersey
Woodbury Heights is a Borough located in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 2,988....
to the east and West Deptford Township to the west, crossing over the New Jersey Turnpike
New Jersey Turnpike
The New Jersey Turnpike is a toll road in New Jersey, maintained by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. According to the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association, the Turnpike is the nation's sixth-busiest toll road and is among one of the most heavily traveled highways in the United...
without an interchange. From here, Route 45 continues past commercial establishments, intersecting County Route 652 and County Route 650.
After the intersection with the latter, the route becomes a four-lane undivided road, entering Woodbury
Woodbury, New Jersey
Woodbury is a city in Gloucester County, New Jersey, in the United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, 10,307 residents were counted. Woodbury is the county seat of Gloucester County....
and immediately crossing a Conrail Shared Assets Operations
Conrail Shared Assets Operations
Conrail Shared Assets Operations is an American railroad company. It operates three networks—the North Jersey, South Jersey/Philadelphia, and Detroit Shared Assets Areas, where it serves as a local carrier and switching company for CSX Transportation and the Norfolk Southern Railway...
railroad line. The road crosses another railroad line before coming to an intersection with County Route 551
County Route 551 (New Jersey)
County Route 551, abbreviated CR 551, is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The highway extends from Pennsville-Salem Road in Pennsville Township to Penn Street in Camden.-Salem County:...
. Here, Route 45 forms a concurrency with County Route 551 and heads north-northeast on Broad Street through the downtown of Woodbury. The road intersects County Route 663 and continues through the downtown. Route 45 and County Route 551 cross the Woodbury Creek out of the downtown area and intersect County Route 644 near Underwood-Memorial Hospital
Underwood-Memorial Hospital
Underwood-Memorial Hospital , is a regional hospital in Woodbury, New Jersey. The hospital has 305 beds and serves approximately 53,000 people annually from Gloucester County and parts of Camden and Salem counties. It is affiliated with the Jefferson Medical College, Our Lady of Lourdes Medical...
. From here, the route continues past a mix of residences and businesses as a two-lane undivided road. County Route 551 splits from Route 45 by heading east on Park Avenue then north on Broadway. Meanwhile, Route 45 continues north along the border between Deptford Township to the east and Woodbury to the west, with a Conrail Shared Assets Operations railroad line closely paralleling the route on its east side. At the intersection with County Route 642, the road forms the border between Deptford Township and West Deptford Township again and passes homes. The route widens into a four-lane divided highway as it comes to a partial interchange with Interstate 295
Interstate 295 (Delaware-New Jersey)
Interstate 295 in New Jersey and Delaware is an auxiliary Interstate Highway, designated as a bypass around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The route begins at a junction with Interstate 95 south of Wilmington, Delaware, and runs to another junction with I-95 north of Trenton, New Jersey...
, with some of the movements provided by nearby County Route 551 to the east. Past this interchange, Route 45 becomes a four-lane undivided highway and enters Westville
Westville, New Jersey
Westville is a Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2000 United States Census, the borough population was 4,501. The Borough of Westville is known as "The Gateway to South Jersey."...
. Here, it continues parallel to the railroad line to the east with businesses lining the west side of the road. Route 45 passes residential areas before it comes to its northern terminus at a directional Y-intersection with U.S. Route 130
U.S. Route 130
U.S. Route 130 is a north–south U.S. Highway completely within the state of New Jersey. It runs from Interstate 295 and US 40 at Deepwater in Pennsville Township, Salem County, where the road continues east as Route 49, north to US 1 in North Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, where...
.
History
What is now Route 45 was originally designated as a segment of pre-1927 Route 6 in 1917. This route was to head south from CamdenCamden, New Jersey
The city of Camden is the county seat of Camden County, New Jersey. It is located across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a total population of 77,344...
and follow Route 45 to Mullica Hill, where it split into two branches, with one going to Salem on current Route 45 and another going to Bridgeton
Bridgeton, New Jersey
Bridgeton is a city in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States, in the south part of the state, on the Cohansey River, near Delaware Bay. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was 25,349. It is the county seat of Cumberland County...
on current Route 77. In the 1927 New Jersey state highway renumbering
1927 New Jersey state highway renumbering
In 1927, New Jersey's state highways were renumbered. The old system, which had been defined in sequence by the legislature, was growing badly, as several routes shared the same number, and many unnumbered state highways had been defined...
, pre-1927 Route 6 between Camden and Salem became Route 45. A bypass around Camden was created as the southern half of Crescent Boulevard, a part of U.S. Route 130, and Route 45 was rerouted to use the bypass up to the Airport Circle
Airport Circle (Pennsauken)
The Airport Circle is a traffic circle in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey, United States. It is located at the intersection of Route 38, U.S. Route 30, and U.S. Route 130, close to the Camden border. South of the circle, Route 30 and Route 130 run concurrent until they reach the former Collingswood...
in Pennsauken Township
Pennsauken Township, New Jersey
Pennsauken Township is a township in Camden County, New Jersey, USA, and a suburb of Philadelphia. As of the 2010 census, the township population was 35,885....
. In the 1953 New Jersey state highway renumbering
1953 New Jersey state highway renumbering
On January 1, 1953, the New Jersey Department of Transportation renumbered many of the State Routes. A few rules were followed in deciding what to renumber:...
, the northern terminus of Route 45 was cut back to its current location in Westville to avoid the concurrency with U.S. Route 130.
In the late 1960s, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission is the metropolitan planning organization for the Delaware Valley. Created in 1965 by an interstate compact, DVRPC is responsible for transportation and regional planning in the greater Philadelphia area.-History:The first evidence of regional...
(DVRPC) proposed construction of a 10 miles (16.1 km) long, $20 million freeway along the Route 45 corridor in Gloucester County
Gloucester County, New Jersey
Gloucester County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 288,288. Its county seat is Woodbury....
which would have extended from Exit 24 of Interstate 295
Interstate 295 (Delaware-New Jersey)
Interstate 295 in New Jersey and Delaware is an auxiliary Interstate Highway, designated as a bypass around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The route begins at a junction with Interstate 95 south of Wilmington, Delaware, and runs to another junction with I-95 north of Trenton, New Jersey...
in Woodbury
Woodbury, New Jersey
Woodbury is a city in Gloucester County, New Jersey, in the United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, 10,307 residents were counted. Woodbury is the county seat of Gloucester County....
to a planned U.S. Route 322
U.S. Route 322 in New Jersey
U.S. Route 322 is a U.S. highway running from Cleveland, Ohio east to Atlantic City, New Jersey. The easternmost segment of the route in New Jersey runs from the Commodore Barry Bridge over the Delaware River in Logan Township, Glocuester County, where it continues into Chester, Pennsylvania,...
freeway in Mullica Hill
Mullica Hill, New Jersey
Mullica Hill is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Harrison Township, in Gloucester County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, Mullica Hill population was 1,658.-History:...
. The New Jersey Department of Transportation
New Jersey Department of Transportation
The New Jersey Department of Transportation is the agency responsible for transportation issues and policy in New Jersey. It is headed by the Commissioner of Transportation...
never followed through on this proposal, instead proposing a widening project to create a four-lane divided highway for the full length of Route 45 from Woodbury to Salem, of which only a small portion was ever completed by the 1980s, running from the border of Woodbury to the border of Mantua Township.
Major intersections
External links
- New Jersey Route 45 Straight Line Diagram from the New Jersey Department of TransportationNew Jersey Department of TransportationThe New Jersey Department of Transportation is the agency responsible for transportation issues and policy in New Jersey. It is headed by the Commissioner of Transportation...
- New Jersey Roads: Route 45
- New Jersey Highway Ends: Route 45
- Proposed NJ 45 Freeway
- Speed Limits for Route 45