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Home > Departments > Transportation and Infrastructure > Highways > Highway Closing > Roadway Closures
Roadway Closures
City of Trenton
Chambers Street (County Route 626)
City of Trenton
On or about May 6, 2013, milling and resurfacing work will begin on Chambers Street from Greenwood Avenue to the southerly terminus of the Lincoln Avenue Bridge. Milling and resurfacing would be accomplished in two phases: Phase 1 would include the section between Greenwood Avenue and East State Street; Phase 2 from East State Street to the Lincoln Avenue Bridge. Mercer County anticipates that this work will take approximately ten (10) working days, weather permitting. During construction, this section of Chambers Street will be closed to through traffic from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays only. However, emergency access and access for businesses and residents would be permitted during this time. The detour plan will be as follows:
Phase I – North End of Project: From Southbound Chambers Street (@ East State Street), make left onto East State Street; make right onto South Olden Avenue; make right onto Greenwood Avenue, to Chambers Street; End Detour. South End of Project: From Northbound Chambers Street (@ Greenwood Avenue), make right onto Greenwood Avenue; make left onto South Olden Avenue; make left onto East State Street, to Chambers Street; End Detour.
Phase 2 – East State Street to Lincoln Avenue Bridge – North End of Project: From Perry Street (@ Lincoln Avenue), make right onto North Clinton Avenue, make left onto East State Street, to Chambers Street; End Detour. South End of Project: From Southbound Chambers Street (@ East State Street), make left onto East State Street, make right onto North Clinton Avenue, to Lincoln Avenue; End Detour.
City of Trenton
On or about May 6, 2013, milling and resurfacing work will begin on Chambers Street from Greenwood Avenue to the southerly terminus of the Lincoln Avenue Bridge. Milling and resurfacing would be accomplished in two phases: Phase 1 would include the section between Greenwood Avenue and East State Street; Phase 2 from East State Street to the Lincoln Avenue Bridge. Mercer County anticipates that this work will take approximately ten (10) working days, weather permitting. During construction, this section of Chambers Street will be closed to through traffic from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays only. However, emergency access and access for businesses and residents would be permitted during this time. The detour plan will be as follows:
Phase I – North End of Project: From Southbound Chambers Street (@ East State Street), make left onto East State Street; make right onto South Olden Avenue; make right onto Greenwood Avenue, to Chambers Street; End Detour. South End of Project: From Northbound Chambers Street (@ Greenwood Avenue), make right onto Greenwood Avenue; make left onto South Olden Avenue; make left onto East State Street, to Chambers Street; End Detour.
Phase 2 – East State Street to Lincoln Avenue Bridge – North End of Project: From Perry Street (@ Lincoln Avenue), make right onto North Clinton Avenue, make left onto East State Street, to Chambers Street; End Detour. South End of Project: From Southbound Chambers Street (@ East State Street), make left onto East State Street, make right onto North Clinton Avenue, to Lincoln Avenue; End Detour.
Hopewell Township
Elm Ridge Road (CR 625) over Honey Branch Brook (No. 232.1)
Due to the need to make emergency repairs to the Elm Ridge Road Bridge over Honey Branch Brook, please be advised that Elm Ridge Road between Alta Vista Drive and Blue Spruce Drive will be closed to all traffic. The closure will be in effect on a 24/7 basis commencing Monday, May 13, 2013. We anticipate these repairs to be completed by July 1, 2013, weather permitting. A detour will be posted directing motorists to use Pennington-Rocky Hill Road and Carter Road.
Due to the need to make emergency repairs to the Elm Ridge Road Bridge over Honey Branch Brook, please be advised that Elm Ridge Road between Alta Vista Drive and Blue Spruce Drive will be closed to all traffic. The closure will be in effect on a 24/7 basis commencing Monday, May 13, 2013. We anticipate these repairs to be completed by July 1, 2013, weather permitting. A detour will be posted directing motorists to use Pennington-Rocky Hill Road and Carter Road.
Hamilton Township
Edinburg Road (County Route 535)
On or about Tuesday, May 28, 2013, milling and resurfacing work will begin on Edinburg Road from Tanglewood Drive to Hughes Drive. Mercer County anticipates that this work will take approximately fifteen (15) working days, weather permitting. Construction would take place from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays only.
Construction would be completed in two phases. The first phase would include milling and resurfacing Edinburg Road between Tanglewood Drive and Paxson Avenue. During that time, only eastbound traffic would be maintained. Westbound traffic would be detoured left on Paxson Avenue, right on Nottingham Way, right on Quakerbridge Road to Edinburg Road. Under the second phase of construction, Edinburg Road between Paxson and Hughes Drive would remain open in both directions with single lane traffic maintained in each direction.
On or about Tuesday, May 28, 2013, milling and resurfacing work will begin on Edinburg Road from Tanglewood Drive to Hughes Drive. Mercer County anticipates that this work will take approximately fifteen (15) working days, weather permitting. Construction would take place from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays only.
Construction would be completed in two phases. The first phase would include milling and resurfacing Edinburg Road between Tanglewood Drive and Paxson Avenue. During that time, only eastbound traffic would be maintained. Westbound traffic would be detoured left on Paxson Avenue, right on Nottingham Way, right on Quakerbridge Road to Edinburg Road. Under the second phase of construction, Edinburg Road between Paxson and Hughes Drive would remain open in both directions with single lane traffic maintained in each direction.
Nottingham Way over Assunpink Creek (6-140.13)
Hamilton Township/City of Trenton
On or about Tuesday, April 23, 2013 bridge repairs are scheduled to commence on the Nottingham Way Bridge (#6-140.13) over the Assunpink Creek. Anticipated duration of this project is approximately fifteen (15) working days, weather permitting.
During repairs, the bridge will be completely closed and work will be completed by Mercer County in-house personnel between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., weekdays only. The detour plan will be as shown on the attached map.
Nottingham Way over Assunpink Creek Detour Plan.
Hamilton Township/City of Trenton
On or about Tuesday, April 23, 2013 bridge repairs are scheduled to commence on the Nottingham Way Bridge (#6-140.13) over the Assunpink Creek. Anticipated duration of this project is approximately fifteen (15) working days, weather permitting.
During repairs, the bridge will be completely closed and work will be completed by Mercer County in-house personnel between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., weekdays only. The detour plan will be as shown on the attached map.
Nottingham Way over Assunpink Creek Detour Plan.
Kuser Road (County Route 619)
On or about May 13, 2013, milling and resurfacing work will begin on Kuser Road from Estates Boulevard to Whitehorse Avenue. Mercer County anticipates that this work will take approximately ten (10) working days, weather permitting. During construction, this section of Kuser Road will be closed to through traffic from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays only. However, emergency access and access for businesses and residents would be permitted during this time. The detour plan will be as follows:
West End of Project: From Estates Boulevard (at Kuser Road), turn left onto Municipal Drive, right onto Whitehorse Avenue, to Kuser Road, end detour.
East End of Project: From Whitehorse Avenue (at Kuser Road), travel northbound on Whitehorse Avenue, left onto Municipal Drive, to Kuser Road, end detour.
On or about May 13, 2013, milling and resurfacing work will begin on Kuser Road from Estates Boulevard to Whitehorse Avenue. Mercer County anticipates that this work will take approximately ten (10) working days, weather permitting. During construction, this section of Kuser Road will be closed to through traffic from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays only. However, emergency access and access for businesses and residents would be permitted during this time. The detour plan will be as follows:
West End of Project: From Estates Boulevard (at Kuser Road), turn left onto Municipal Drive, right onto Whitehorse Avenue, to Kuser Road, end detour.
East End of Project: From Whitehorse Avenue (at Kuser Road), travel northbound on Whitehorse Avenue, left onto Municipal Drive, to Kuser Road, end detour.
Ewing Township
Replacement of County Bridge No. #441.6
Carlton Avenue over West Branch of Shabakunk Creek
On or about Monday, April 1, 2013, a bridge replacement project is scheduled to commence on Carlton Avenue (#441.6) over West Branch of Shabakunk Creek in Ewing Township. Anticipated duration of this project is 120 calendar days, weather permitting.
During construction, Carlton Avenue will be closed to through traffic. Westbound traffic will be directed on Lower Ferry Road, west on Upper Ferry Road and south on Scotch Road. Eastbound traffic will follow same route conversely. Konkus Corporation, the contractor for this project, will install signs advising motorists of upcoming bridge work and detours.
Carlton Avenue over West Branch of Shabakunk Creek
On or about Monday, April 1, 2013, a bridge replacement project is scheduled to commence on Carlton Avenue (#441.6) over West Branch of Shabakunk Creek in Ewing Township. Anticipated duration of this project is 120 calendar days, weather permitting.
During construction, Carlton Avenue will be closed to through traffic. Westbound traffic will be directed on Lower Ferry Road, west on Upper Ferry Road and south on Scotch Road. Eastbound traffic will follow same route conversely. Konkus Corporation, the contractor for this project, will install signs advising motorists of upcoming bridge work and detours.
West Windsor Township
County Bridge #762.7
Princeton-Hightstown Road
The replacement of Bridge #762.7, which is located on Princeton-Hightstown Road between Rabbit Hill Road and Southfield Drive in West Windsor Township, has been temporarily postponed due to the low bidder rescinding their bid proposal. Mercer County anticipates rebidding this project in December of this year with construction tentatively beginning by the end of February, 2013, weather permitting.
Princeton-Hightstown Road
The replacement of Bridge #762.7, which is located on Princeton-Hightstown Road between Rabbit Hill Road and Southfield Drive in West Windsor Township, has been temporarily postponed due to the low bidder rescinding their bid proposal. Mercer County anticipates rebidding this project in December of this year with construction tentatively beginning by the end of February, 2013, weather permitting.
Replacement of County Bridge #762.7
Princeton-Hightstown Road
On or about Monday, March 18, 2013, a bridge replacement project is scheduled to commence on Princeton-Hightstown Road in West Windsor Township. Anticipated duration is 270 calendar days, weather permitting.
The bridge replacement project is going to be staged so that one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained. Full closure of Princeton-Hightstown Road shall not be permitted. Lucas Brothers, Inc., the contractor for this project will install signs advising motorists of upcoming bridge work.
Princeton-Hightstown Road
On or about Monday, March 18, 2013, a bridge replacement project is scheduled to commence on Princeton-Hightstown Road in West Windsor Township. Anticipated duration is 270 calendar days, weather permitting.
The bridge replacement project is going to be staged so that one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained. Full closure of Princeton-Hightstown Road shall not be permitted. Lucas Brothers, Inc., the contractor for this project will install signs advising motorists of upcoming bridge work.
