Road Construction

Closing & Delay Information

On or about Wednesday, August 27, 2008, the resurfacing of select roads in the borough will be conducted.  Roads included in the project are as follows:

Friar Lane

Elsinore Drive

Hill Hollow Road between Nottingham and 130

Park Place

Upper Hughes Lane

Snoden Lane

For additional information contact Public Works / Engineering at (908) 756-0091

NOTICE TO WATCHUNG RESIDENTS

NOTICE TO WATCHUNG RESIDENTS

BE ADVISED THAT THE SECTION OF VALLEY ROAD SIDEWALK FRONTING BEST LAKE HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC BECAUSE  THIS AREA OF THE WALKWAY IS PART OF THE BEST LAKE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT.  

NO ALTERNATE ROUTE WILL BE PROVIDED DURING CONSTRUCTION

WALKERS ARE DIRECTED NOT TO ENTER THE ROADWAY AS AN ALTERNATE ROUTE!

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY:

ROUTE 22- 

Please be advised that beginning June 26, 2008, the State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation will be starting  a traffic stripe and pavement marking program which will include the removal and replacement of pavement reflectors along various highways.  Route 22 mile marker 44.41 to mile marker 47.02 in the Borough of Watchung will be affected with one lane closed on Monday through Friday from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Saturday from 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM, and Sunday 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM.  Expect Delays.

INTERSTATE 78-

Project:        Route 78 from I-287 to West of Plainfield Avenue, Preventive Maintenance

Resurfacing Contract No. 030073060

Route/Direction/MP:  Route 78 / EB & WB / MP 30.90 to 42.20

Municipality/County:  Townships of Bedminster, Bridgewater, Bernards & Warren and Watchung Borough / Somerset County

Nature of work:  Resurface

Anticipated Traffic Impacts:

Temporary lane closures within allowable hours.

Description of New Traffic Pattern:

Temporary lane closures within allowable hours.

Proposed Start Date of New Traffic Pattern:

August 8, 2008

Any other comments:

Allowable Hours:

Route 78 EB MP 31.2 to 33.1 (four lane section)

Closure of up to two lanes and the shoulder (two or three lanes maintained)

Monday thru Thursday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM (next day)

Friday – 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM (Saturday)

Saturday – 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM (Sunday)

Sunday – 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM (Monday)

Closure of three lanes and shoulder (one lane maintained)

Monday thru Thursday - 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM (next day)

Friday – 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM (Saturday)

Saturday – 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM (Sunday)

Sunday – 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM (Monday)

Route 78 EB MP 30.8 to 31.2 and 33.1 to 42.7 (three lane section)

Closure of one lane and shoulder (two lanes maintained)

Monday thru Thursday - 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM (next day)

Friday – 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM (Saturday)

Saturday – 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM (Sunday)

Sunday – 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM (Monday)

Closure of two lanes and shoulder (one lanes maintained)

Monday thru Thursday - 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM (next day)

Friday – 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM (Saturday)

Saturday – 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM (Sunday)

Sunday – 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM (Monday)

Route 78 WB MP 31.2 to 42.7 (three lane section)

Closure of one lane and shoulder (two lanes maintained)

Monday thru Thursday - 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM (next day)

Friday – 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM (Saturday)

Saturday – 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM (Sunday)

Sunday – 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM (Monday)

Closure of two lanes and shoulder (one lane maintained)

Monday thru Thursday - 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM (next day)

Friday – 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM (Saturday)

Saturday – 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM (Sunday)

Sunday – 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM (Monday)

Route 78 WB MP 30.8 to 31.2 (two lane section)

Closure of one lane and shoulder (one lane maintained)

Monday thru Thursday - 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM (next day)

Friday – 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM (Saturday)

Saturday – 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM (Sunday)

Sunday – 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM (Monday)

Full closure is limited to 15 minute durations

12:00 AM to 4:00 AM (next day)