Water Main Replacement, Paving Project Underway in Mendham

MENDHAM, NJ — Drivers should anticipate detours and/or road closures in particular sections of Mendham this week for its water main replacement and paving projects, according to Township and Borough Police Departments.

Mendham Township Police Department says drivers should give themselves more time for their ride, especially during school drop offs and pick ups, to accommodate for potential construction delays. The police said especially in Mendham Borough on Route 24 by the Ford dealership, consistent water main construction is expected through the remainder of the week, through June 11, but the road is planned to stay open.

A milling and paving project on Cold Hill and Woodland Roads is expected to wrap up on or around June 16. There could be some closures, delays and detours throughout the duration of the project, which police say they will provide construction updates either the night before or early each morning, to notify drivers.

For Tuesday, Mendham Township Police alerted Facebook followers that the northbound side of Cold Hill Rd. is expected to be closed through 5 p.m., with some delays possible southbound during the day. West Main Street, however, in the Brookside section, is expected to only be accessible from Cold Hill when coming from Mountainside Road only.

Mendham Borough Police reported on its Facebook Page that on Tuesday, water main replacement would be happening on East Main Street, from Cold Hill Road to Dante’s Italian Restaurant, with detours expected until 4 p.m. Businesses are anticipated to be open and reachable during construction.

Drivers can sign up for Nixle alerts with the Mendham Borough Police here or on the department’s website.

To follow the Mendham Borough Police Department on Facebook for all news and updates, click here and for Mendham Township Police, click here.

According to a statement from Mendham Borough Chief John Camoia in May, New Jersey American Water plans to replace 6-inch cast iron water main with 12-inch ductile piping, in use since the 1920s.

Contractors are expected to work every Monday through Friday over the next 12 weeks from approximately 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, on East Main St./Route 24 between Hilltop Road/Mountain Avenue to Cold Hill Road.

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