ROCKAWAY BOROUGH, N.J. (Morris County) – A railroad crossing upgrade project is scheduled at a busy intersection in Rockaway Borough during the week of June 27 and is expected to cause road closures and traffic diversions for about two days.
Morris County has awarded a contract to Tracks Unlimited of Mountainside to reconstruct the railroad crossing at East Main Street (County Route 644) at Franklin Avenue in Rockaway Borough.
The project includes raising the railroad crossing to eliminate a current dip in the road at the rail junction. The work will require the contractor to close the road for a short period of time.
Access to nearby driveways and sidewalks also may be disrupted briefly
The county has scheduled the closure to begin Monday on June 27 at 7 a.m. The work will continue through the evening hours with an intended reopening on the evening of June 28.
“We apologize for any delays and disruptions this may cause to our residents, and I would assure you that we are working closely with the contractor to limit the disruption as much as possible,’’ said Freeholder John Cesaro, the county governing board’s liaison on road and bridge projects.
“Most important is that we will improve the road at this location for local motorists. We ask for your cooperation during this time to ensure the safety of workers, drivers, and residents,’’ Freeholder Cesaro added.
Police will be on site to aid the motoring public and pedestrians during the project.
At the request of borough officials, the county delayed the project until school was out of session.
The rail crossing that is being improved is part of the Morris County owned Dover and Rockaway Branch, which is used by the Morristown & Erie Railway.
