Traffic & Transit

Union County To Resurface Clark Roadway

A total of 18 new miles of Union County roads will be repaved this summer season in 14 municipalities​.

SUMMIT, NJ — A total of 18 new miles of Union County roads will be repaved this season in 14 municipalitiesincluding in Summit. Work will begin later this summer.

In Clark, Martine/Lake Avenue from Raritan Road to Oak Ridge Road will be repaved.

“Keeping our roads in top condition ensures our residents and those traveling through our area a safe and enjoyable driving experience,” said Union County Freeholder Chairman Sergio Granados. “Union County is one of the region’s most powerful and effective transportation hubs, and we aim to keep it that way.”

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The 2018 Roads Resurfacing program will begin later this summer after the county completes the 2017 Roads Resurfacing program.

The 2018 Road Resurfacing program will cost approximately $7.5 million, with an approximate 50-50 funding split between the County and the State Transportation Trust Fund.

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The work will be conducted at night when possible, in order to minimize the need for detours during peak travel periods.

The full list of roads scheduled for resurfacing in 2018 are:

TownStreetFromTo
Berkeley HeightsMountain AvenueHorseshoeDiamond Hill Road
Clark/Scotch PlainsMartine/Lake AvenueRaritan RoadOak Ridge Road
Fanwood/Scotch PlainsNorth and MidwayTerrill RoadE. Broad Street
HillsideLiberty AvenueConant StreetHillside Avenue
Linden/RoselleWood AvenueRaritan RoadRoute 27
Mountainside/SpringfieldSummit RoadRoute 78Route 22
New ProvidenceSouth StreetSpringfieldMountain Avenue
PlainfieldE. 7th StreetRooseveltTerrill Road
RahwayLawrence StreetE. Grand AveWoodbridge Road
RahwayGrand AvenueRoute 27Route 1& 9
SummitRiver RoadCountyJFK Parkway
UnionStuyvesantVaux Hall RoadEssex County Line

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