Emergency Repairs Close Amwell Bridge for 30 Days In Somerset County

The Amwell Road bridge that crosses a canal between Market Street and Millstone Borough has been closed for emergency repairs. The Franklin Township bridge will remain closed until the end of February.

The bridge was closed at the request of the New Jersey Department of Transportation, who will be collaborating with Franklin Township and Somerset County to minimize the traffic impact on local drivers, Franklin Township officials stated. The closure follows multiple reports of flooding on nearby causeways.

Hillsborough Police stated in an online alert that the Millstone Causeway on Amwell Road is “closed indefinitely.” Police are urging residents to plan ahead, as the bridge closure will continue to cause major traffic delays in the area.

The bridge was closed by NJDOT just one hour after it was inspected on Friday, Jan. 16, NJ.com reported. Officials stated that the repairs are only temporary, and that the bridge won’t be replaced until 2016.

According to the news source, the Amwell Road bridge is buckling, structurally deficient, and no longer fit to support the weight and volume of traffic it was built to withstand.

Commuters should note that a detour will be in place along Elizabeth Ave., Schoolhouse Road, West Canal Road, and Millstone River Road, Franklin Township officials stated. Questions can be directed to NJDOT Community Relations Manager, Meredith Hammond at Meredith.Hammond@dot.state.nj.us.

How will the Amwell bridge closure affect your life? Have an alternate route? Share your thoughts and travel tips with your neighbors in the comments section.

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