Roadway projects in Washington Township are scheduled to begin July 7
A series of milling and paving projects are scheduled to begin after the Fourth of July.
Projects in Deptford Township, Washington Township, Harrison and South Harrison Townships, and Greenwich and East Greenwich Townships are expected to get underway beginning July 5 though the middle of July.
“Each year the county plans to mill and pave approximately 15 miles of our roadway,” Freeholder Director Robert Damminger said. “This consistent attention to our roads keeps them in good shape so that we rarely face an emergency situation that can drain resources or cause a danger.”
Freeholder Heather Simmons, liaison to the Department of Public Works, explained that the road work is scheduled to take place overnight in order to reduce traffic congestion for the traveling public.
“We are mindful that this is summer travel season so we are having the contractor complete the work at night to keep the roads safe and clear during the day,” Simmons said. “The summertime is the best time to complete these resurfacing projects and plan each year in advance to maintain portions of the 410 miles of roadway of the county. We take pride in making sure that we maintain a safe and secure County public roadway system.”
Notice will be distributed to local businesses and residents in advance of the work and the county’s variable message boards will be placed along the roadways to notify the traveling public. County personnel will be present during all night operations performing inspection.
Ganttown Road / Chapel Heights, Washington Township
On or about July 7 and 10, milling and paving will begin for the roadway surface of Ganttown Road/Chapel Heights, County Route 639, from the Egg Harbor Road County Route 630 to Theis Road. It is approximately one mile long and work will be completed at night with crews working from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. The contractor is South State Inc. Traffic control in place and will also have local police providing assistance. Detours are anticipated, but will allow traffic to flow in one direction during construction. There may be a complete detour during certain construction operations. Residents will have access to their driveways at all times.
Cooper St., Deptford Township
On or about July 5 and 6, the milling and paving of the roadway surface for Cooper St. County Route 534, from the New Jersey Turnpike overpass to Route 47, Delsea Dr. will be completed. It is approximately 0.45 miles long and this work will be completed at night with crews working from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. The contractor is South State Inc. Traffic control will be in place with local police providing assistance. Traffic is anticipated to keep moving with at least one lane of traffic in each direction.
Tomlin Station Road, Harrison and South Harrison Townships
On or about July 11 and 12, the milling and paving of the roadway surface of Tomlin Station Road, County Route 607, from the State Highway Route 322 to Franklinville Road County Route 538. This project is approximately 2.9 miles and this work will be completed at night with crews working from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. The contractor is South State Inc. Traffic control will be in place and will also have local police providing assistance. A detour is anticipated, but will allow traffic to flow in one direction during construction. There may be a complete detour during certain construction operations. Residents will have access to their driveways at all times.
Tomlin Station Road, Greenwich and East Greenwich Townships
On or about July 13 and 14, the milling and paving of the surface of Tomlin Station Road, County Route 607, from the State Highway Route 295 Overpass to Swedesboro Avenue. This project is approximately 1.27 miles long and this work will be completed at night with crews working from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. The contractor is South State Inc. Traffic control will be in place and will also have local police providing assistance. A detour is anticipated, but will allow traffic to flow in one direction during construction. There may be a complete detour during certain construction operations. Residents will have access to their driveways at all times.
