Crash Slows Traffic On I-295 Near Route 70 In Cherry Hill

CHERRY HILL, NJ — The southbound ramp off I-295 in Cherry Hill has reopened, but traffic remains slow due to an accident with injuries Monday afternoon, officials said.

The right lanes and shoulder near the ramp of I-295 Exit 34 to Route 70 in Cherry Hill are closed due to an accident with injuries in which a vehicle went off the road Monday afternoon, according to state officials. Drivers are advised to use caution in the area.

It is one of a number of traffic issues and advisories in South Jersey related to the winter storm on Monday. Read more here: Winter Storm Causing Traffic Issues In South Jersey Monday

Officials have told residents to stay off the roads, echoing sentiments expressed by Gov. Phil Murphy earlier Monday when he called for people to get off the roads because it's "dangerous," and he said roads should be clear, so crews can make sure essential vehicles get through.That would include the vehicles transporting the coronavirus vaccine.

"This is a big one," Murphy said during his Monday news conference. "If you don't need to be out, don't go out."

Murphy said the early afternoon will be the "teeth" of the storm and the state Department of Transportation has 3,900 pieces of equipment deployed to deal with the storm. Murphy also said the storm will likely last until Tuesday night.