In preparation for the construction of a new patient tower on our Camden Campus as part of Project Imagine – Cooper’s planned, multi-year expansion – utility crews are conducting video surveillance of the sewage and storm water lines around Cooper University Hospital on Tuesday, August 27 and Wednesday, August 28, with work possibly continuing into Thursday, August 29.
This testing necessitates some traffic lane and sidewalk closures for four-hour periods over two days, as illustrated on the maps below. Signage around the exterior of the hospital will indicate alternate, safe walking and driving routes for patients, team members, and the public during this time.
Please be aware that if the utility crew encounters unforeseen obstacles in the sewer lines, the planned four-hour work windows may need to be extended through Thursday.
Work Completed
Sidewalk closed along corner of MLK Boulevard and 6th Street up to visitor drop-off. Right lane of MLK closed starting in front of Ronald McDonald house, opening back up to vehicular traffic in front of Roberts Pavilion. Cars exiting the main entry loop and the Hospital Parking Garage will not be able to turn right to access MLK, but instead will need to turn left and go around the block via Stevens Street and Broadway to access MLK.
Work in Progress
Sidewalk closed along MLK Boulevard from Joint Health Sciences Center to Ronald McDonald House and on Broadway between Stevens Street and MLK. Shoulder of road along Broadway will also be closed.
Bike lane and sidewalk closed on MLK Boulevard directly in front of Roberts Pavilion. Cooper shuttle stop and stairs will still be accessible.
Sidewalk and shoulder closed at corner of MLK and Haddon, with closures continuing down Haddon. Signage will direct pedestrians to safe crosswalks.
Thank you for your patience as we prepare our campus for an exciting new chapter in Cooper’s growth.