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Township updates paving plan, Route 206 bridge work and public-works projects
Summary
Officials reported recent progress on the Route 206/Valley Road bridge, near-completion of the 2025 paving plan, pending NJDOT approvals for Brown Avenue, and upcoming Somerset County repaving on Amwell Road in November.
Township officials said Sept. 25 that multiple road and public-works projects are advancing, with key work on Route 206, a nearly completed local paving plan and scheduled county work.
Mayor Cherelli said crews recently placed most of the steel beams for the new Valley Road bridge on Route 206 and that the site saw concentrated progress over a short period. “It looks like they got about 80% of the steel beams in place for the new bridge at Valley Road,” he said.
Committee member Leani summarized the township’s 2025 paving plan and related projects. He said the paving program is nearly complete except for a remaining section of Bloomingdale Drive; the township will apply for an NJDOT grant in 2026 for the balance of that street. Leani also reported the Brown Avenue project is completed and awaiting final NJDOT approval before changes to truck access northbound are implemented.
Somerset County will repave Amwell Road between Route 206 and Beakman Lane in November; Duke’s Parkway West is scheduled for milling and paving starting at the end of October, weather permitting. Leani emphasized preventive maintenance such as cleaning deep sills in stormwater facilities and urged property owners to maintain drainage to reduce flooding.
Town public-works crews described tree-trimming and hazard mitigation work; the mayor praised the DPW’s safety practices, noting crews include a licensed arborist and continuing training.
Officials reiterated that the township’s chip-seal approach is intended to extend pavement life at lower cost than full reconstruction and asked residents to review prior informational notes for details.
A resident raised a public-comment complaint about an unpaved section of Montgomery Road during the meeting; the mayor acknowledged plans exist but did not provide a specific completion date at the session.
