MOUNT OLIVE TWP, N.J. (Morris County) – Starting today, June 2 lanes of Route 46 will be closed for construction that is expected to be completed by fall 2016, according to New Jersey Department of Transportation officials.
The work will be done from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m., Monday through Friday, with work sometimes continuing until 7 a.m. on Saturday mornings, the news release said.
NJDOT’s contractor, Schifano Construction, Corp. is scheduled to temporarily close alternating lanes in both directions of Route 46 for the start of a milling and paving project from Naughright Road to Woodsedge Avenue.
The $1.9 million state-funded project is expected to start with utility and curb work began in early spring for traffic signal upgrades at three Route 46 intersections with Sand Shore Road/Naughright Road, Smithtown Road/Wolfe Road, and Woodsedge Avenue.
NJDOT has designed the milling and paving project to advance with temporary lane closures, reopening after each shift. Additional lane closures during off-peak hours may be necessary during milling and paving operations. Any required detours will be coordinated with the local authorities.
Variable message signs and detour signs are being utilized throughout the project limits to provide advance notification to motorists of all traffic pattern changes associated with the resurfacing project. Throughout the project, NJDOT will provide information before upcoming road or ramp closures.
By: Jay Edwards
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