Two Major Roadwork Projects Happening In Cranford This Week: Police

CRANFORD, NJ — Two major road construction projects are occurring in Cranford this week, according to police.

Penn Bower Inc. will begin a project on behalf of Elizabethtown Gas either Monday, July 25 or Tuesday, July 26. Streets affected will include Arlington Road, Cranford Avenue, Hamilton Avenue, Madison Avenue and Sylvester Streets.

Questions about the project can be directed to Elizabethtown Gas at 908-662-8399.

In addition, Carroccia Contractors is working on behalf of The Township of Cranford to improve Burnside Avenue between Marsh Street to Lincoln Avenue Monday through Friday (weather permitting).

Construction will start with the proposed drainage improvements, according to police. Driveways will be inaccessible from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Work will begin at the Marsh Street side of Burnside Avenue and will continue towards Lincoln Avenue. Construction work hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For the duration of the project, police said there will be some inconveniences throughout the work zone but will be kept to a minimum.

During construction, police said portions of on-street parking will be prohibited. Traffic also will be detoured during the milling and paving days.

If you have any further questions regarding this project on Burnside Avenue, please contact the Township Engineer at (973)810-5969 or via email at jacqueline.dirmann@colliersengineering.com.

You can also contact Ty Apgar at (434)390-7510 or via email at ty.apgar@colliersengineering.com.

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