EDISON, NJ — Road construction is set to begin along Route 27 in Edison and Metuchen, the New Jersey Department of Transportation announced.
The area between Bridge Street in Metuchen and Frederic Street in Edison will be resurfaced in the coming weeks. Seven intersections along the way will receive safety improvements. The federally funded project will cost $3.3 million.
The construction will require alternating daytime lane and shoulder closures.
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Seven intersections with Route 27 will receive ADA curbs, new signal heads, pedestrian signals, push buttons, and traffic cameras:
- Bridge Street
- Lake Avenue/Central Avenue
- New Street
- Main Street
- Grove Avenue
- James Street and Parsonage Road
- Evergreen Road/CR 657
On March 1 and 2, the shoulder along that stretch will be closed for installation of construction signs and preparation work. More daytime closures will happen for traffic signal upgrades and concrete ADA curb work. Drivers can expect overnight closures in the spring as well.
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Portable message signs will be in place to notify drivers of closures.
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