Years-Long Water Main Project In Moorestown Enters Next Stage: What's Next

MOORESTOWN, NJ — Moorestown's ongoing water main replacement project will soon enter Phase 2, when work to modernize the township's aging infrastructure will center around Chester Avenue.

The project began last February. While the work disrupted traffic in the heart of Moorestown, local officials have called the project a major infrastructural investment.

Phase 1, which occurred throughout 2025, involved replacing the water main on Kings Highway and West Main Street from Lenola Road to Church Street.

Here's what's next.

Phase 2

Phase 2 of the project, scheduled to begin in late January, will primarily impact Chester Avenue, where many homes are served by a century-old main that runs underneath the pavement.

The water main is being replaced from Main Street to Bridgeboro Road, except for a portion between Second and Third streets that was already replaced.

As part of the project, each property connected to that water main will have their water service line replaced from the main to the curb stop. That's typically located within the right-of-way between the street and your home, officials said.

Jan. 20 is the tentative start date, but the work is weather-dependent.

The township sent a letter with a project overview to residents who own or live in a home on Chester Avenue, officials said. A public presentation on Phase 2 will also take place from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday in the Council Chambers at Town Hall.

What's Coming After?

Phase 3 involves replacing the water main along Main Street from Church to Chester Avenue, and then further down Main Street to Poplar Avenue.

Homes along Main Street and connected roadways are served by two aging water mains — one is a century old, and the other is 75 to 80 years old, officials said.

"As part of a multi-phase project, both mains will be replaced with modern pipe, and the road will be repaved once installation is complete," the township said in an advisory.

The plan is still being finalized. But that portion of the project is expected to take place at night throughout the summer.

Residents can sign up for the township's newsletter with updates on the water main project.