Contractors Will Climb Trees On Bergen County Highway Next Week. Here's Why.

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — If you see trees shaking on roads through Wyckoff next week, don't be alarmed — it's likely because of contractors who need to remove them from power lines.

The town announced last week that Orange & Rockland Utilities has hired Nelson Tree Service to "improve the reliability of our electric service by completing preventative maintenance to vegetation in proximity to the overhead electrical conductors."

In other words, they're going to cut trees away from power lines.

The work will be done on at least 16 major Wyckoff roads and a highway through several Bergen County towns.

Roads Affected

The town said that some of the work will be done along Route 208.

Work will also take place along these roads: Sicomac, Russell, Wyckoff, Terhune, Albermarie, Mayfair, Eder, Clinton, Old Woods, Birchwood, Laurel, William, Eugene, Long Drive, Helena, Ackerson, and "associated side streets," the town said.

The work will begin on May 5, the town said.

If you have questions or concerns regarding the work, call O & R Customer Service at 1-877-434-4100. Staff are available Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., the town said.