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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 Mountain Avenue & Montview Road / Entire Length of Rowan Road)
- Prospect Street (Entire Length)
- Ox Bow Lane & Wildwood Lane (Entire Lengths)
- Oak Knoll Road (Entire Length)
- Division Avenue (Entire Length)
- Ridgedale Avenue & Colonial Road (Entire Lengths)
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- Ongoing Road Projects:
- Prospect Street (Between Pine Grove Avenue and Morris Avenue)
- Ox Bow & Wildwood Lane (Entire Lengths)
- Ridgedale Avenue & Colonial Road (Entire Lengths)
- Oak Ridge Avenue & Rowan Road (Oak Ridge Avenue between Mountain Avenue & Montview Road/Entire Length of Rowan Road)
Union County Road Projects Summary
- For the latest information on county paving projects, please check the Union County website.
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: August 2023
- Update 7/19/2023: Final concrete and sewer work is being completed in advance of milling and paving. Milling and paving will commence the week of July 24, 2023.
- Update 7/28/23: Work on Park Avenue is scheduled to continue next week, July 31 through August 4. Sewer repairs are scheduled for Monday, July 31, and Tuesday, August 1. Paving operations on Park Avenue will begin on Wednesday, August 2, between Springfield Avenue and Orchard Street, and continue on Thursday, August 3 between Orchard Street and Broad Street. Line striping on the roadway will be performed on Friday, August 4.
- Update 8/23/2023: All major work has been completed with minor punch list items remaining. Please report any deficiencies to the Engineering Division at 908.273.6404
- Update 11/7/2023: Street trees to be planted by late November followed by project closeout.
Division Avenue Improvement Project
CLICK HERE for the DIVISION AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PLANS 06/16/2023
- Limits: The entire length of Division Avenue (Stony Hill Court will also be paved as an alternate budget permitting)
- Scope: Mill & Pave entire length of roadway, upgrade drainage structures, inspect and repair sewers, improved pedestrian crossings, pavement striping throughout, and repairs to granite block curbing.
- Start: Fall 2023 (subject to contractor availability and weather)
- End: December 2023 (milling and paving to be completed by Spring 2024 if weather conditions do not support paving in 2023)
- Emergency vehicles will have access at all times, and Summit Police officers will be onsite to direct traffic and assist with local access on affected streets. Written notifications will be delivered by the contractor to all affected property owners.
- During project work, residents should park on neighboring side streets. If it is necessary to leave cars on the street overnight, please submit a request to the Summit Police Department online to avoid being ticketed.
- Update 9/25/2023 - The project has been awarded to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with State regulations. A pre-construction meeting is to be held with between the contractor, the City of Summit, and the Borough of New Providence. Subject to contractors availability.
- Update 11/7/2023 - Pre-construction meeting was held on 10/13/2023. Start date subject to contractor availability. Residents to be notified once a start date is determined.
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: N/A
- End: N/A
Summit Muni Golf Course Dam & Culvert Replacement Project
- Limits: Replacement of existing Dam and Concrete Culvert/Bridge at the Muni
- Scope: Full Replacements
- Start: September 2023
- End: November 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.
- Update 9/25/2023 - Work has commenced.
- Update 11/7/2023 - Concrete work has been completed and new sluice gate is currently being installed.
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.
- Scope: Mill and Pave entire length of Rowan Road and Oak Ridge Avenue between Morris Avenue & Montview Road. Upgraded drainage structures, inspection and repair of sanitary sewers, add granite block curbing where none currently exists along Rowan Road.
- Start: June 2023
- End: August 2023
- Update: All drainage work and concrete work has been completed. Milling and paving of the roadway will take place in August followed by final cleanup, restoration, replacement of signage, and pavement striping.
- Update: Milling and paving is anticipated for late August/early September.
- Update 9/13/2023: The paving of Oak Ridge Avenue (section closest to Mountain Ave and Elm St) will take place on Thursday, September 14, between the hours of 8AM and 5PM, weather permitting. During paving operations, the road will be closed. Residents are asked to move vehicles to side streets before 7AM.
- Update 9/25/2023: All major work has been completed with minor punch list items remaining, including the guide rail along Rowan Road. Please report any deficiencies to the Engineering Division at 908-273-6404.
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
- Scope: Upgraded drainage structures, inspection and repair of sewers, addition of granite block curb where none currently exists and full road mill/pave. Addition of new sidewalk.
- Start: On or about Monday, September 25, 2023 with possible mobilization beginning the week of September 18, 2023
- End: November 2023 (final paving subject to seasonal temperatures)
- Update 10/6/2023: Concrete work is currently underway followed by resetting of manhole and catch basin structures.
- Update 11/2/2023: Milling and Paving is anticipated to commence the week of 11/6/23 (subject to contractor availability and weather permitting).
- Update 11/7/23: Milling and paving operations will be performed on Prospect Street between Pine Grove Avenue and Tulip Street on Wednesday, November 8, and Friday, November 10, weather permitting. Milling is scheduled for November 8 and paving is scheduled for November 10. Work will be performed between the hours of 8AM and 5PM. The road will be fully closed during project work and for a few hours after paving is complete to allow the pavement to cure. Residents should park on neighboring side streets while the road is closed during project work.
- Update 11/13/23: Paving between Pine Grove Avenue and Tulip Street has been completed. The remainder of the Prospect Street between Tulip Street and Morris Avenue was originally bid as an alternate due to budget restraints and will be milled and paved in the Spring of 2024.
Ox Bow Lane & Wildwood Lane Improvement Project
CLICK HERE for the Ox Bow Lane and Wildwood Lane Improvement Project Construction Plans 12/08/2022
- Limits: Full lengths of Ox Bow Lane & Wildwood Lane.
- Start: On or about Monday, October 23rd (weather permitting)
- End: December 2023 (final paving subject to seasonal temperatures)
- Update 10/11/2023: Work to begin late October beginning with drainage work.
- Update 10/20/23: Project is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, October 23, and continue through December 2023, weather permitting. Project work includes drainage and curb repairs, sewer system upgrades, and milling and paving of the roadway. Work will be completed Monday through Friday between the hours of 8AM and 5PM. Road closures and detours will be in effect during project work and police will be onsite to direct traffic. During milling and paving operations, the road will be fully closed and residents will be asked to park on neighboring side streets.
- Update 11/7/2023: Drainage work is currently underway and expected to be completed by November 17th followed by concrete work projected to begin on or about Monday, November 27th.
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: Delayed
- End: N/A
- 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.
- Update 8/23/2023: The City is coordinating with the utility companies prior to beginning construction. A start date cannot be established until this is successfully completed.
- Update 11/7/2023: Work is scheduled to begin on or about Thursday, November 9th.
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
Oak Knoll Road Improvement Project
CLICK HERE for the OAK KNOLL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PLANS 05/05/23.
- Limits: Full length
- Scope: Inspection and repair of storm and sanitary sewers, installation of granite block curb, repair of existing granite block curb, milling and paving of entire road.
- Start: On or about Monday, August 28, 2023
- End: September/October 2023
- 8/8/23 update: The Oak Knoll Road Improvement Project is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 14, and continue for four weeks until Friday, September 8. Project work includes drainage and curb repairs and milling and paving of the roadway. Work will be completed Monday through Friday between the hours of 8AM and 5PM. Road closures and detours will be in effect during project work and police will be onsite to direct traffic. During milling and paving operations, the road will be fully closed and Oak Knoll Road residents will be asked to park on Blackburn Road.
- 8/23/23 update: The awarded contractor has been delayed on previous projects. The new anticipated start date is Monday, August 28th.
- 8/28/23 update: The contractor will be distributing notices for a start date of Wednesday, August 30th, weather permitting.
- 9/13/23 update: Construction is underway. Drainage work is nearly complete and concrete work will be scheduled for the week of September 18, 2023.
- 9/25/23 update: Drainage work is complete. Concrete work is underway.
- 10/6/23 update: Concrete work is nearly complete. Milling and paving of the roadway anticipated for the week of October 9th (weather permitting).
- 10/10/23 update: Milling operations will be performed on Wednesday, October 11, between 8AM and 5PM, weather permitting. Any necessary roadway repairs will be completed on Thursday, October 12. Paving is expected to be scheduled for Friday, October 13, or Monday, October 16; an update will be provided once the paving date has been finalized.
- 10/11/23 update: Paving anticipated for Thursday, October 12th or Friday, October 13th.
- 11/2/2023 update: All major work has been completed with minor punch list items remaining. Please report any deficiencies to the Engineering Division at 908-273-6404.
Ridgedale Avenue & Colonial Road Improvement Project
CLICK HERE for the RIDGEDALE AVENUE AND COLONIAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PLANS 6.7.23.
- Limits: Full length
- Scope: Inspection and repair of storm and sanitary sewers, installation of granite block curb, repair of existing granite block curb and milling and paving of both roads.
- Start: November 2023
- End: N/A
- Update 11/10/2023: Work scheduled to begin on or about Monday, November 13th with concrete work, including curbing, on Colonial Road.
Warwick Road Sidewalk Project
CLICK HERE for the WARWICK ROAD SIDEWALK PROJECT PLANS 06/22/2022
- Limits: Warwick Road (Franklin School) to Portland Road
- Scope: Installing new sidewalk along Franklin School's Warwick Road frontage, installing ADA improvements, and upgrading drainage structures.
- 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.
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:
11/28/23 update: PSE&G will perform milling and paving operations on three streets in Summit on the following dates, weather permitting:
November 30 (milling)
Tanglewood Drive between Rotary Drive and Ashland Road
December 1 (milling)
Dale Drive between Tanglewood Drive and Tanglewood Drive
West Lane between Rotary Lane and Dale Drive
December 7 (paving)
Tanglewood Drive between Rotary Drive and Ashland Road
December 8 (paving)
Dale Drive between Tanglewood Drive and Tanglewood Drive
West Lane between Rotary Lane and Dale Drive
Work will be performed between the hours of 8AM and 5PM. The road will be fully closed during project work and for a few hours after paving is complete to allow the pavement to cure. Residents should park on neighboring side streets while the road is closed during project work.
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.
9/25/23 update: Over the next week, PSE&G crews will be replacing mains and services on the following streets in Summit, weather permitting:
Pearl Street between Ridgedale Avenue and Baltusrol Road
Wallace Road from Woodland Avenue to dead end
Morris Avenue between Briant Parkway and Shunpike Road
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 1-833-661-6300 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.