Residents complain of repeated repairs, debris and flat tires during Beverwyck Road work; council cites performance bond

Residents told the Parsippany (Troy Hills) Township Council on May 6 about road deterioration, recurring construction on Beverwyck Road, and debris they say has caused flat tires.

Resident complaints included a patched section on Camden and Hamburg that reopened after a short time, a dangerous crossing condition near Dunkin' Donuts on Littleton Road where a resident asked the council to consider lowering the 40 mph speed limit, and multiple reports of nails and other debris coinciding with construction activity that two residents connected to flat tires. Resident Corey Herbig said he had two flat tires in one week and found the timing coincided with the restart of Beverwyck Road work. Another resident asked who pays to clear culverts and glass from roadways.

Town officials responded that Beverwyck Road work has required multiple phases because underground pipes and utilities repeatedly failed; the mayor said crews would not pave until the underlying pipes are repaired. The mayor said phase 1 ran from near Foodtown to Minnehaha and that paving was expected within about six weeks if conditions hold. He said the contractor’s performance bond covers defective sidewalk and paving work and that township funds would not pay to repair contractor errors covered by the bond.

Council members said the township had met with merchants and planned additional outreach for the next construction phase. Officials acknowledged contractors are responsible for keeping roads clear of debris during construction; the mayor said they would address complaints about debris and vehicle damage with the contractor and cited the performance bond as township protection. No formal action was taken; follow-up was described as staff and contractor oversight and community outreach.