Part Of County Route 537 To Close For Reconstruction Sept. 14-22

COLTS NECK, NJ – County Route 537 (CR 537) will be closed to traffic from the intersection of Route 34 to Laird Road, according to a county release.

The closure comes amid culvert reconstruction near Muhlenbrink Road, which is expected to take place Sept. 14 through Sept 22. The culvert allows water from Slope Brook to flow under the roadway, according to officials.

“Route 537 is [a] heavily traveled County road that needs to be maintained for the safety of motorists,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Department of Public Works and Engineering, in a statement.

“The County has posted variable message signs to notify residents about the reconstruction and detours are in place. As always, we appreciate the patience of our residents and visitors during this closure.”

Motorists can follow detours below:

Traveling East: Turn left on Route 34, right on Phalanx Road, right on Laird Road

Traveling West: Turn right on Laird Road, left on Phalanx Road, left on Route 34

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