New Jersey Route 73
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| New Jersey Route 73 | |
|---|---|
| State | NJ |
| Route | 73 |
| Length mi | 34.55 |
| Length km | 55.6 |
| Established | 1927 |
| Direction a | South |
| Terminus a | United States Route 130 in Pennsauken Township |
| Direction b | North |
| Terminus b | New Jersey Route 72 in Wharton State Forest |
New Jersey Route 73 is a state highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey, stretching for approximately 34.55 miles through Burlington County and Camden County. The route connects Pennsauken Township to Wharton State Forest, passing through several municipalities, including Mount Laurel, Evesham Township, and Shamong Township. Along the way, it intersects with several major highways, such as Interstate 295, New Jersey Route 38, and United States Route 206.
● Route Description
New Jersey Route 73 begins at an intersection with United States Route 130 in Pennsauken Township, Camden County, and heads north through Burlington County. The route passes through the Wharton State Forest, which is part of the Pine Barrens region, and intersects with New Jersey Route 70 in Medford. It also passes near the Burlington County Prison Museum and the Whitesbog Village in Brown Mills. The route continues north, intersecting with New Jersey Route 38 in Mount Laurel and Interstate 295 in Mount Laurel and Marlton. The route also passes near the Garden State Park in Cherry Hill and the Camden County College in Blackwood.
● History
The route was established in 1927, and it has undergone several changes over the years, including realignments and improvements. In the 1950s, the route was upgraded to a limited-access road in some areas, and in the 1960s, it was widened to four lanes in certain sections. The route has also been affected by the construction of nearby highways, such as Interstate 295 and New Jersey Turnpike. The route passes near the Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial in Camden and the Trenton Battle Monument in Trenton. It also passes near the Princeton University in Princeton and the Rutgers University in New Brunswick.
● Major Intersections
New Jersey Route 73 intersects with several major highways, including Interstate 295, New Jersey Route 38, United States Route 206, and New Jersey Route 70. The route also intersects with New Jersey Route 90 in Pennsauken Township and New Jersey Route 72 in Wharton State Forest. The route passes near the Atlantic City Expressway in Atlantic City and the Garden State Parkway in Toms River. It also passes near the New Jersey Turnpike in Newark and the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Fort Lee.
● Communities
New Jersey Route 73 passes through several municipalities, including Pennsauken Township, Mount Laurel, Evesham Township, and Shamong Township. The route also passes near the City of Camden, Cherry Hill, and Medford. The route is maintained by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and is patrolled by the New Jersey State Police. The route passes near the Delaware River and the Rancocas Creek in Burlington County. It also passes near the Cooper University Hospital in Camden and the Virtua Health in Marlton.
● Transportation
New Jersey Route 73 provides access to several transportation hubs, including the Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia and the Atlantic City International Airport in Egg Harbor Township. The route also passes near the Port of Camden in Camden and the Port of Paulsboro in Paulsboro. The route is also close to the New Jersey Transit bus and rail lines, including the River Line and the Atlantic City Line. The route passes near the Princeton Junction in West Windsor and the Trenton Transit Center in Trenton. It also passes near the Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark and the LaGuardia Airport in Queens. Category:New Jersey State Highways