10 Bridgewater Roads To Be Repaved As Part Of 5-Year Plan

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The first set of roadways to be repaved as part of Bridgewater's 5-year plan has been announced.

Field Street, Woodrow Avenue, Poplar Street, Red Lion Way, St. Georges Road, Cambridge Lane, Mallard Drive, Mastapeter Road, Amur Road, and Redwood Road were listed on the first reading of an ordinance unanimously passed by the Bridgewater Council on Monday night.

The construction work on these roads includes curbing, milling, paving, drainage, sewer and other miscellaneous improvements.

"What you see is the fruit of our labor from last year," said Mayor Matthew Moench.

The council will finalize the ordinance at the April 19 meeting at 7:30 p.m.

The roads will then be put out to bid as a package meaning other neighboring roads in the area that are in need of improvement may also be added onto the project to save money.

The township's goal is to have the work completed over the summer and early fall.

"The earlier we get this done the more savings we are likely to see and the quicker to get the roadwork and money on the street, so to speak," said Moench.

Last year, Moench put into motion a plan to spend $8 million each year over the next 5 years to remedy the roadways after all of 600 township roadways were assessed and ranked from best to worst. Read More: Bridgewater Ranks Roads From Best To Worst, Creates Plan For 2021

"We are aware of the conditions of these roads. We are aggressively pursuing them and this is the first step of the 5-year plan that we promised," said Moench.

The township has set up a website, ourbwroads.com, where residents can learn more about the 5-year plan, see how their roads rank as far as worst to best and also see upcoming projects.

Moench said the website will be updated sometime this week with upcoming road projects for this year and next.

"I think this is something that is long needed," said Councilman Howard Norgalis. "And hats off to the mayor for bringing this initiative to the council. The $8 million is a big expenditure and is significantly more than was spent in past years but it is needed."

For more information visit ourbwroads.com.

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