Jackson Street Sewerage Project Begins Next Week

The North Hudson Sewerage Authority will begin work next Monday to replace three blocks of combined sewer along Jackson Street between Newark and 1st streets.

The existing wooden box sewer, which was constructed in the 1870’s, has deteriorated and partially collapsed, creating blockages in the combined sewer system, which adversely affects drainage in the area. The result of the 8- to 10-week project will be improved drainage that will help to alleviate local flooding. With the exception of this section of sewer, almost all of the sewer system in Southwest Hoboken has been rehabilitated by the Authority during the last decade.

Construction will take place in three phases with each one taking approximately two to three weeks to complete. For each phase, parking will be prohibited 24/7 on both sides along the corresponding block. Police will be on site at all times during construction to provide traffic control. The Authority will coordinate with the local businesses and residents to allow driveway access.

Phase 1 - Paterson Plank Road to 1st Street
• Construction will take place 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• The street will be closed to through traffic 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will be reopened to traffic after 3:30 p.m.
• The contractor will coordinate with residences on the street to provide driveway access in an effort to limit any inconvenience.

Phase 2 - Observer Highway to Paterson Plank Road
• Construction will take place 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• One lane of traffic will remain open at all times.

Phase 3 - Newark Street to Observer Highway
• Construction will take place 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• One lane of traffic will remain open at all times.

The project will cost approximately $795,000, the entire amount of which has been funded by the North Hudson Sewerage Authority.