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Camden DPW Clears Roads Citywide After Winter Storm
Crews work around the clock to remove snow and ice from 182 miles of city roads
Jan. 29, 2026 at 3:31am
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The City of Camden Department of Public Works continues with the excavation and removal of snow along the 182 miles of city roadways across Camden following a winter storm. The coordinated effort with Camden County DPW has involved dozens of vehicles, excavators, loaders, and over 130 employees working around the clock to plow and clear snow from narrow roadways, secondary and primary streets, as well as critical infrastructure like hospitals, firehouses, and schools.
Why it matters
Clearing the roads after a major winter storm is crucial for restoring mobility and access to essential services in the city. Camden's DPW has worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and accessibility of the city's transportation network for residents, businesses, and emergency responders.
The details
The DPW removal effort has deployed over two dozen pieces of equipment and utilized approximately 300 tons of salt to clear snow and ice from the city's roads. In addition to plowing and salting, the crews have also cleared sidewalks on bridges, ADA-accessible sidewalks, and snow piles from metered parking spaces. The operations have been ongoing for 60 consecutive hours to ensure all critical infrastructure roadways are clear and treated.
- The snow removal operations began on Sunday evening following the winter storm.
- The crews have been working day and night over the past five days to clear the roads.
The players
Camden Department of Public Works
The city agency responsible for maintaining and clearing the 182 miles of roads in Camden.
Camden County Department of Public Works
The county agency that has partnered with the city DPW in the coordinated snow removal effort.
Victor Carstarphen
The mayor of Camden, who has praised the DPW's efforts in battling the winter storm.
What they’re saying
“We thank our dedicated Department of Public Works employees for putting in a tremendous effort over the past week as they battled Winter Storm Fern. We are also grateful to our partners at Camden County DPW for a well-coordinated removal operation. Although these efforts are not always an easy task, nor are they completed, crews have done an outstanding job.”
— Victor Carstarphen, Mayor of Camden
What’s next
The snow removal and salting operations will continue until all critical infrastructure roadways in Camden are clear and treated.
The takeaway
Camden's Department of Public Works has demonstrated its commitment to restoring the city's transportation network after a major winter storm, working around the clock with its county partners to ensure the safety and accessibility of the roads for all residents and essential services.
