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City of Summit Road Projects Summary- 2023
- Anticipated Road Projects for 2023 - Subject to scheduling, weather and administrative approval:
- Oak Ridge Avenue & Rowan Road (Oak Ridge Avenue between Morris Avenue & Montview Road / Entire Length of Rowan Road)
- Prospect Street (Entire Length)
- Ox Bow Lane & Wildwood Lane (Entire Lengths)
- Michigan Avenue & Faitoute Court
Click to view schedule
- Ongoing Road Projects:
- Park Avenue (along with John Street, North Street & South Street)
- Tulip Street (between Ashland Road and Mountain Avenue)
- Beacon Road
Union County Road Projects Summary
- For the latest information on county paving projects, please check the Union County website.
- 3/23/23 update: Union County has advised the City of Summit Division of Engineering that paving on Summit Avenue is expected to begin in mid-April. Exact dates will be shared once they have been determined by the county and received by engineering.
Park Avenue Improvement Project
CLICK HERE for the PARK AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PLANS 02/08/2022
- Limits: Broad Street to Springfield Avenue
- Scope: Mill & Pave entire length of the road, Streetscape the intersections of Ashwood Avenue and Orchard Street, and mill and pave North Street, John Street and South Street between the limits of Park Avenue and Broad Street.
- Start: Week of September 19th, 2022 (Tentative & Subject to Weather)
- End: Spring of 2023
- Update 12/13/2022: Concrete/Drainage work to be completed by the end of 2022. Milling/Paving to be completed in the Spring of 2023.
Beacon Road Improvement Project
CLICK HERE for the BEACON ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PLANS 05/20/2022
- Limits: The entire length of Beacon Road
- Scope: Mill & Pave entire length of roadway, upgrade drainage structures, inspect and repair sewers, and add granite block curbing on both sides of roadway
- Start: October 26, 2022
- End: Spring of 2023
- Update 12/13/2022: Milling/Paving to be completed in the Spring 2023.
Tulip Street Improvement Project
CLICK HERE for the TULIP STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PLANS 02/22/2022
- Limits: Ashland Road to Mountain Avenue
- Scope: Mill & Pave length of the road between Ashland Road and Mountain Avenue, upgrade drainage structures, inspect and repair sewers, repair curb and sidewalk, and implement traffic calming measures
- Start: Winter 2022
- End: Spring 2023
- Update 12/13/2022: Concrete/Drainage work to commence Winter 2022. Milling/Paving to be completed Spring/Summer 2023
Michigan Avenue Improvement Project
CLICK HERE for the MICHIGAN AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PLANS 06/20/2022
- Limits: The entire length of Michigan Avenue & Faitoute Court
- Scope: Add mountable granite block curbing along both sides of Michigan Avenue. Mill & Pave entire length of Michigan Avenue and Faitoute Court, upgrade drainage structures, and inspect and repair sewers
- Start: Spring/Summer 2023
- End: 2023
Summit Muni Golf Course Dam & Culvert Replacement Project
- Limits: Replacement of existing Dam and Concrete Culvert/Bridge at the Muni
- Scope: Full Replacements
- Start: 2022
- End: 2023
- Update: The City has been working with Mott MacDonald on preparing plans, specifications and permits for the replacement of the Dam and Box Culvert at the Muni. The bid documents are being finalized and work is anticipated for this winter. The proposed improvements can be viewed by Clicking Here.
Oak Ridge Avenue & Rowan Road Improvement Project
CLICK HERE for the Oak Ridge Avenue & Rowan Road Improvement Project Construction Plans 12/08/2022
- Limits: Oak Ridge Avenue between Morris Avenue & Montview Road. Full length of Rowan Road.
- Start: 2023
- End: 2023
Prospect Street Improvement Project
CLICK HERE for the PROSPECT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PLANS 12/23/2022
CLICK HERE for the PROSPECT STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT'S SIDEWALK EXHIBIT
- Limits: Entire Length
- Start: 2023
- End: 2023
Ox Bow Lane & Wildwood Lane Improvement Project
CLICK HERE for the Oak Ridge Avenue & Rowan Road Improvement Project Construction Plans 12/08/2022
- Limits: Full lengths of Ox Bow Lane & Wildwood Lane.
- Start: 2023
- End: 2023
Hobart Avenue Sidewalk Project
- Limits: Ridge Road to Arboretum
- Scope: Install Sidewalk on the west side of Hobart Avenue from Ridge Road to Hobart Road and the east side of Hobart Avenue from Hobart Road to the Arboretum
- Start: Spring 2023
- End: Spring/Summer 2023
- Update: This proposal was considered and approved by Common Council as the City has received numerous requests for Pedestrian and ADA access to the Arboretum. The proposed construction plan can be viewed here. Project is due to be advertised for public bid during the first quarter of 2023.
Mount Vernon Avenue & Kent Place Boulevard Improvement Project
CLICK HERE for the MOUNT VERNON AVENUE & KENT PLACE BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PLANS 03/27/2023
- Limits: Along the northerly side of Kent Place Boulevard & Mount Vernon Avenue between Passaic Avenue and the Mount Vernon Avenue bridge.
- Scope: Install a new sidewalk along the northerly side of Kent Place Boulevard and Mount Vernon Avenue
- Start: N/A
- End: N/A
Utility Projects & Permits Summary - 2022
Water Utility
- All water service is owned and operated by New Jersey American Water. Specific questions should be directed to them at 1-800-272-1325. The following is a partial list of capital projects the Division is aware of:
- 3/23/23: New Jersey American Water will be performing overnight service work along the entirety of Summit Avenue beginning Monday, March 27, through Friday, April 7, weather permitting. Work will be performed between the hours of 8PM and 5AM; work on the portion of Summit Avenue between Deforest Avenue and Railroad Avenue will be performed between 9PM and 5AM. Portions of Summit Avenue will be fully closed during project work.
Gas Utility
All gas service is owned and operated by PSE&G. With any questions, please call the Gas Construction customer hotline at 1-833-661-6300 or email Jeannemarie.Ryder@pseg.com.
The following is a partial list of capital projects the Division is aware of:
Major Service Upgrade - Northeast Quadrant: Phase one of the project involved the testing of soil samples and digging of test holes to verify the location of existing gas pipes. As part of Phase two, crews will need to dig trenches along road surfaces to install pipes. Short-term road closures and detours may be necessary. Work is expected to be complete by early summer 2023 depending on project progress over the winter and spring.
3/24/23 update: Over the next week, PSE&G crews will be replacing mains and services on the following streets in Summit, weather permitting:
Springfield Avenue between Edgewood Road and Waldron Avenue
Woodland Avenue between Beverly Road and Karen Way
Morris Avenue between Edgar Street and Kent Place Boulevard
Highland Drive between Rotary Drive and Rotary Drive
Rotary Drive between Tanglewood Drive and Highland Drive
Canoe Brook Parkway between Iris Road and Rose Lane
Road closures and detours will be in effect, and Summit police will be onsite to direct traffic. Work will take place Monday through Friday between the hours of 7AM and 5PM, weather permitting.
More information on project work and affected streets is available here. Please contact PSE&G at 732-554-6467 or gasworks@pseg.com with any questions.
Upcoming PSE&G work in the Central Retail Business District
The next phase of the PSE&G project to replace aging gas pipes in locations throughout Summit is scheduled to begin on or about March 13 and continue through the end of June 2023. In this phase of the project, work will significantly impact the Central Retail Business District and include daytime work from 8AM to 5PM and overnight work from 8PM to 5AM on sections of Springfield Avenue, Maple Street, Beechwood Road, and Woodland Avenue, Deforest Avenue and Kent Place Boulevard in downtown Summit.
View the schedule and additional project information here.