Stephensburg Road Closure

Road Closure

On or about April 15, 2008 the County of Morris will close and begin removal of the steel bridge located on Stephensburg Road near the intersection of Old Turnpike Road in Washington Township, Morris County.

The reconstruction project plans for a new bridge is twenty-six feet wide. It is anticipated the project will take about three months to complete. The contractor, Caro Construction Corporation of Florham Park NJ, has provided assurances that the reconstruction project will be completed by September 1, 2008 in time for the opening of local area schools.

Construction on the project is scheduled between the hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, with occasional construction occurring on Saturdays.

The contractor will install Jersey barriers and directional signage on both sides of the construction zone at least two weeks prior to construction commencing. Detour signs will provide directions to motorists. Commuters should plan alternate routes.

Police Officers will staff the closure points for the first two days after construction begins to assist motorists and residents. If you have any additional questions or comments, please contact Lt Pat Monhan at the Washington Township Police department at 908.873.3232 or via email at pmonahan@wtpdmorris.org

Detour Information

South bound traffic on Stephensburg Road will be detoured left to Old Turnpike Road , and then to Route 57 east to Kings Highway . Signs will be placed on Pleasant Grove Road directing northbound traffic to Kings Highway .

Vehicles traveling north on Stephensburg Road will encounter signs stating that the road is closed except to local traffic. The last sign will be placed at the Cider Mill Lane intersection so that vehicles have a place to turn around.