Bloomfield Is Resurfacing Roads Throughout Town (See Locations, Schedule)

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Engineering Department will begin the first in a series of roadway resurfacing projects throughout the township on Friday, July 25.

According to a municipal advisory, the work will include milling (removing old pavement) and resurfacing with new asphalt. All work will be performed by Tilcon New York, Inc. of Parsippany.

During construction, access to streets may be temporarily limited or closed. Police traffic directors will be on site to assist. “No Parking” signs will be posted in advance.

Residents will receive written notices when work on their street is imminent.

“This is just the first phase of our 2025 roadway improvement program,” the town’s advisory states. “Additional projects are planned through the fall.”

The tentative schedule follows below (weather permitting):

Friday, July 25 – Thursday, July 31

• Ella Street (Watsessing Ave to Bloomfield Ave) – speed humps to be reinstalled
• Ward Street (Bloomfield Ave to Farrand Street)
• Farrand Street (Washington St to dead end)
• Washington Street (Glenwood Ave to Farrand St)

Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 1

• Pitt Street (Essex Ave to Broad St)
• James Street (Broad St to N. Spring St)
• Beekman Street (E. Passaic Ave to N. Spring St)
• Ridge Avenue (James St to Hoover Ave)

Wednesday, July 30 – Monday, August 4

• Ridge Avenue (James St to Hoover Ave)
• Mt. Vernon Avenue (Chapel St to Howard St)
• Howard Street (Broughton Ave to dead end)
• Bolten Place (W. Passaic Ave to Sylvan Rd)

“We appreciate your cooperation as we work to improve our roads,” the town’s advisory concludes. “While this may cause short-term inconvenience, the results will provide smoother, safer streets for years to come.”

For more information, contact the town’s engineering department at engineering@bloomfieldtwpnj.com or 973-680-4009.

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