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Passaic Street bridge to close after New Year’s; borough cites $281,000 DOT grant for Union Avenue
Summary
Council was told Passaic Street bridge will be fully closed after the New Year with variable message boards placed in the coming weeks; the meeting also recorded a $281,000 NJDOT grant award for Union Avenue improvements and a March window for a pool bridge installation.
Council members were briefed that the county plans a full closure of the Passaic Street bridge beginning after New Year’s Day, with variable message boards to be placed around town in approximately two weeks to warn motorists.
"Passaic Street Bridal is going to be closed...They're expecting a full closure of the road, right after New Year's and that will be a hard closure until the bridal is put back in place," a council member said, noting the timeline came from the county.
Separately, the chair announced the borough was awarded a New Jersey Department of Transportation grant of $281,000 for improvements on Union Avenue. Public works staff also provided a progress update on the pool bridge project, saying the work is in final design and that installation will likely take place around March once mobilization and temporary bridge work are scheduled.
Why it matters: The Passaic Street bridge closure will affect traffic patterns and local accessibility; residents and businesses should expect posted detours and advance notices. The DOT grant provides dedicated funding for Union Avenue improvements, and the pool bridge schedule indicates a firming construction timeline.
Next steps: Variable message boards will be installed within weeks and the county will initiate closure after the holiday period. Staff said they will coordinate timelines and post public notices as the projects move forward.
