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Mahwah engineer outlines schedules for culvert, water and road projects; county to run traffic counts after NJDOT meeting
Summary
Township Engineer Mike Kelly reported progress on several infrastructure projects — culvert work, water‑main replacements and the 2026 road/curb/sidewalk program — and said the County will run traffic counts on Seminary and Campgaw Road; NJDOT and Congressman Josh Gottheimer’s office met with township staff about Martis Place and Reid Court.
Township Engineer Mike Kelly reviewed the written status report for multiple capital projects at the May 18 work session and provided scheduling details and next steps.
Project updates included: sanitary sewer pumping station improvements (contractor proposal pending), Darlington Avenue intersection modifications tied to the county’s schedule (changes to begin May 20, 2026), a pre-construction meeting for the Fardale Avenue culvert replacement (road closures expected around Aug. 1, 2026), revised NJDOT review of Corporate Drive improvements, an upcoming water meter replacement schedule from contractor H2M, bids received for the Lawrence Road water main replacement (award pending funding), and pre-construction completion and expected start dates for the 2026 road, curb and sidewalk improvement program (commencing June 1, 2026) and the Karen Drive/Lynn Terrace improvements (May 25, 2026).
Traffic concerns: Councilmember Ariemma asked about a traffic study for Seminary and Campgaw Road. Kelly said the County has sanctioned a traffic count to determine if signal criteria are met and that a sight-distance study is being developed. Kelly also reported a meeting had been arranged through Congressman Josh Gottheimer’s office with NJDOT representatives to address traffic problems on Martis Place and Reid Court; "NJDOT was extremely supportive and offered recommendations to develop a resolution for the traffic problems faced by the residents," Kelly said.
Why it matters: The schedule and coordination with NJDOT and county authorities affect timing for road closures and local traffic management, and residents raised the issue during public comment. Business Administrator Benjamin Kezmarsky said he had received supporting documentation from Congressman Gottheimer’s office and will present findings at the June 8 Council meeting.
Next steps: County traffic counts and township follow-up by administration and engineering; public updates expected at the June 8 meeting.
