Independent Engineer Investigating I-295 Wall Collapse: Report

BELLMAWR, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) continues to investigate the cause of the collapse of a retaining wall on I-295 in Bellmawr.

NJDOT has hired a forensic engineer to independently determine the cause of the collapse, according to nj.com. Demolition of the wall began April 1, and continued as of Thursday morning.

It’s too early for officials to determine the extent of the damage, when a lane of the highway that closed following the collapse will reopen or how much any of it will cost, according to the Courier Post.

The partial collapse took place near Essex Avenue in Bellmawr on March 25. That area of the road remains closed while NJDOT officials determine what caused the collapse. Read more here: Wall Built As Part of $800M Project Collapses On I-295: Officials

The wall was built as part of the $800 million Direct Connection Project, the goal of which is to provide a seamless route for drivers traveling on I-295 through the interchange of I-295, I-76, and Route 42.