Wawa Reshapes New Jersey Footprint With Store Closures, Rebuilds, and New Openings
Wawa is continuing a major expansion and modernization effort across New Jersey as the popular convenience store chain updates older locations, opens new stores, and rebuilds several properties into larger formats designed to handle growing customer demand.
The company, which operates more than 290 locations across New Jersey, is making a series of changes that include one permanent closure, temporary shutdowns for renovations, and the construction of larger “super” Wawa stores with upgraded features and fuel services.
One of the most notable changes involves the Wawa located at Route 73 and Brick Road in Marlton. The store is expected to close permanently, according to local reports shared in the community. No official closing date has been announced yet, but the planned shutdown reflects the company’s ongoing strategy of evaluating older locations while investing in larger and more modern stores throughout the state.
At the same time, several existing Wawa stores are being renovated or rebuilt instead of fully removed. In Somers Point, the Wawa located near Ocean Heights and Route 9 is scheduled to temporarily close on May 11 for remodeling work. According to signage posted at the location, the upgraded store is expected to reopen by June 12. Fuel services are expected to remain available while the building improvements take place.
Another major redevelopment project is moving forward in Barnegat. Wawa plans to replace its current Route 9 store with a larger location positioned at the corner of Route 9 and Barnegat Boulevard. The move is part of a broader trend in which the company is replacing older stores with bigger layouts that can better serve customers and increase traffic flow.
In Salem County, construction is already underway after the Wawa at the Pole Tavern traffic circle in Upper Pittsgrove officially closed on March 31. The previous building has since been demolished to make room for a new “super” Wawa that will include gas pumps. The upgraded location is being developed at the busy intersection of routes 77 and 40, an area known for heavy commuter and travel traffic. Company representatives said the new store is expected to open sometime in the fall.
Wawa is also continuing to expand into additional New Jersey communities. A new location with a gas station is planned along Wayside Road in Tinton Falls near Garden State Parkway Exit 105. The project adds to the company’s growing network of larger convenience stores designed to serve both local residents and highway travelers.
The company has already opened several new stores in recent months. A new Wawa began operating in Pennsville in September 2025, while another location opened in Piscataway in December 2025. Those openings highlight the company’s continued investment in New Jersey, one of Wawa’s strongest markets.
The recent wave of store upgrades and construction projects shows how Wawa is focusing on modernizing its footprint rather than simply increasing the number of locations. Larger buildings, updated layouts, expanded fuel services, and improved customer access are becoming a bigger part of the chain’s long-term growth strategy across the region.
As these projects continue, some communities may temporarily lose access to nearby locations during construction periods, while others are expected to gain larger and more advanced stores in the coming months.
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