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Major South Brunswick Road Get Summer Makeover Under County Safety Program

The roadway will be protected under a 5-year moratorium on non-emergency excavations to preserve pavement quality and public safety.

Workers resurfacing the road
Workers resurfacing the road (Middlesex County)

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Middlesex County is making significant strides toward its Vision Zero goal—eliminating all traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries—through its 2025 Road Resurfacing Program.

Under this program, one South Brunswick road will be paved, resurfaced and repaired this summer.

The County will repair nearly 40 roadways and public areas across 19 municipalities, improving safety, reducing long-term maintenance costs, and enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors who travel on County roads.

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Here's the roads under repair this summer:

  • Old Road – Lincoln Highway (Rt 27) to Cul-de-sac [Entire Roadway]

Led by the Middlesex County Department of Transportation, the initiative is grounded in data-driven assessments of traffic patterns, road conditions, and infrastructure needs. It includes resurfacing key roadways, park roads, and parking lots as part of the County’s comprehensive Vision Zero Action Plan.

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“Maintaining and modernizing our infrastructure is essential to delivering on our promise of safe, efficient, and accessible roadways,” Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios said.

“The 2025 resurfacing program is a direct investment in public safety and quality of life—one that supports economic activity and ensures our transportation network is ready to meet current and future demands.”

Middlesex County Commissioner Charles Kenny, Chair of the Transportation Committee said the upgrades not only improve the driving experience but also extend the lifespan of roadways and reduce the need for future repairs.

Following resurfacing, each roadway will be protected under a five-year moratorium on non-emergency excavations to preserve pavement quality and public safety.

All public utilities and property owners were given a 45-day window from April 17, 2025, to complete any planned underground work prior to paving. Once a road is resurfaced, no non-emergency work will be permitted without express authorization from the County Engineer and Director of Public Works.

This infrastructure project supports Middlesex County’s broader Vision Zero strategy, which includes public education campaigns like “60 to Zero”— a new initiative targeting distracted driving, the region’s leading cause of traffic fatalities. To learn more about the Vision Zero Action Plan or take the safety pledge, visit discovermiddlesex.com/VisionZero.

To learn more about Middlesex County’s initiatives and infrastructure investments, visit middlesexcountynj.gov.

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