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Cranford committee introduces ordinance to seek NJDOT review of proposed Eastman Street closure for downtown streetscape
Summary
The Township Committee voted unanimously to introduce Ordinance 2025-05, authorizing a study of a possible permanent closure of Eastman Street as part of a state-funded downtown streetscape concept. The measure authorizes review by the New Jersey Department of Transportation but does not itself close the road.
The Township Committee of the Township of Cranford on March 25 introduced Ordinance 2025-05, authorizing study of a closure of Eastman Street for vehicular traffic from Milne Street to South Union Avenue so the New Jersey Department of Transportation can review a streetscape concept funded in part by a $2,700,000 state grant.
The ordinance was introduced on first reading and passed by roll call vote with all five members voting yes. The measure authorizes the committee to pursue a closure review with NJDOT; it does not itself close the street or implement any construction.
The proposal stems from a multi-year downtown concept prepared by Arterial, a consulting firm hired by the Downtown Management Corporation, and includes new public plazas and changes to curb and signal locations. Commissioner Mila…
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