Updated:  November 15, 2024

The purpose of this page is to provide information on current construction projects involving Somerset County roads, bridges, traffic signals, and major parks projects.  The page is updated when there is a change to the status of a project.

More detailed information about each individual project can be found in the side menu of this page or by clicking on each individual project name below.

Information regarding projects that are currently under design can be found on the side menu of this page or on the Projects Under Design page.

County Construction Projects 

• South Branch Road (CR 567) Bridge C0701, Branchburg Twp [UTILITY RELOCATION WORK IN PROGRESS]

• Somerset Street Bridge M1019, North Plainfield  [ROADWAY REOPENED ON 11-12-2024]
  
  

• Safety Improvements - Main Street (CR 533), Manville

• River Road (County Rt.567), Hillsborough Twp

Other Construction Work (e.g. utility work)   

• Woodfern Road Bridge B0512 over the South Branch Raritan River, Branchburg/Hillsborough Twps, remains closed due to damage to the primary truss members from a large tree toppled over during wind storm event.  Bridge truss repair work still in progress.  Installation of replacement members began on Tuesday, August 13.  During the repair work, it was determined that additional steel components are required and are being fabricated.  Remaining repairs with newly fabricated components and adjustment of repaired trusses in progress and current schedule to complete all repair work and reopen Woodfern Road bridges is on target for before Thanksgiving.  [UPDATED 11-15-2024]
  
  
• Hillcrest Road (CR 531), Borough of Watchung, from Route 78 to Valley Road- Gas Main Replacement.  Working hours 8pm-6am.  Construction expected to last until approximately January 2025.  Road closure during those working hours with detour for local traffic.

Information about state transportation projects:           

• NJDOT Construction Updates

• NJDOT

• Traveler Information (511nj.org)

Information about municipal transportation projects:

• Municipalities

 For additional information on current construction projects affecting county roads, contact the Engineering Division.

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