Politics & Government

Which Morris County Roads Will Be Paved In 2016?

Freeholders release outline of plan that will resurface more than 20 miles in 16 towns.

Twenty-two miles of county-maintained roads are going to get a facelift in 2016, thanks to more than $7 million in funding.

The Morris County Freeholders released its capital improvement plan for roadways, which includes the milling and paving of 22 miles in the area this year.

The plans did not yet outline start dates or project timetables.

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The Freeholders have allocated $3.4 million to put toward the project with an expected $3.9 million anticipated in state funding for a total of $7.3 million.

A total of 16 towns in Morris County will see road improvements under the county’s plan.

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“The freeholders understand the importance of properly maintaining the roads in a first-rate county like Morris County,’’ said Freeholder John Cesaro, the county governing board’s liaison on public works and roads. “It’s important to the quality of life for our residents, visitors, and businesses.’’

Morris County oversees the maintenance of 280 miles of roadways in 39 municipalities. The full list of roads to be paved in 2016 is listed above in a photo.

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