Project Description
Construction is slated to begin in August at the corner of Douglas Street and Millburn Avenue, as approved by the Township Committee. This will conclude construction associated with Phase One of Complete Streets that was publicly bid in Spring 2016. The scope of work is detailed in the Option B diagram below. Work will include increasing the pedestrian refuge island to accommodate shorter crossing distances, shifting the curb on Douglas Street 2.5 feet to accommodate an ADA-compliant curb ramp, and adjustments made to the corner of Millburn Avenue and Spring Street for additional turn maneuverability to facilitate movement to the new Washington School.
Construction Update: September 29th
The sidewalk on the south side of Millburn Avenue near Spring Street is open to pedestrians. On the north side of Millburn Avenue the sidewalk from the Wells Fargo driveway to Spring Street is open to pedestrians.
Concrete has been poured on Douglas Street at the corner with Wells Fargo, and the contractor has begun forming the curb at that intersection. The corner at Wells Fargo will be closed to pedestrian traffic over the weekend; pedestrians can cross Millburn Avenue using the pedestrian island. Vehicular traffic will remain open.
Construction Update: September 26th
Work is being done at the corner of Douglas Street and Millburn Avenue by Wells Fargo. On the south side of Millburn Avenue the curb and sidewalk are being formed. A lane shift is currently in effect.
Construction Update: September 22nd
The north side of Millburn Ave (Wells Fargo bank), between Douglas Street and Spring Street, is now completely open to pedestrian traffic as concrete has been poured up to the corner of the intersection of Douglas Street. The south side of Millburn Ave, between Douglas Street and Spring Street, will be closed to pedestrian traffic for this weekend and next week.
As construction continues on the south side of Millburn Ave, there will be a lane shift for vehicular traffic. Construction will then continue up Douglas Street adjacent to Wells Fargo bank. Signs will be posted indicating where pedestrians should cross as they approach the construction site area. Officers and crossing guards will also be on the street during the craft fair on Sunday.
Construction Update: September 14th
The contractor demo’ed the sidewalk on the north side of Millburn Avenue, from Spring St. to Wells Fargo, and formed the new concrete curbing.
Tomorrow the contractor will begin to pour the sidewalk and finishing forming the new curb. Current lane shifts will continue.
*New streetlights and trash/recycling bins have been installed in the downtown area.
Construction Update: September 7th
Construction is scheduled to start on Monday, September 11. Work will begin on the north side of Millburn Avenue.
Construction Update: August 31st
Monday August 28 was the anticipated start date of construction on the intersection of Millburn Avenue and Douglas Street. The contractor is mobilizing from another job site, resulting in a delay to the start date. Construction will start no earlier than Wednesday September 7.
The Township and the contractor will take external factors into consideration, such as the opening of school, as construction proceeds. We appreciate your patience, and will continue to post more information as it becomes available.
Construction Update: August 24th
Work to complete the final portion of Phase One will begin on or about Monday August 28th. Construction will begin on the south side of Millburn Avenue and move west toward the intersection of Douglas Street. This work will include demolition, pouring new curb, lighting and sidewalk replacement. This portion of the project will take one week to complete. Pedestrian traffic week will be diverted to the north side of Millburn Avenue with proper signage to direct pedestrians to cross prior to the work zone.
The north side of Millburn Avenue from President’s Club to Wells Fargo will be constructed during the week of September 5th. This work will consist of demolition, pouring new curb, lighting, planters and sidewalk replacement. Pedestrians will be directed to the south side of Millburn Avenue prior to the work zone with proper signage. Work will be completed in the currently-existing shoulder with no roadway impact.
The third and fourth weeks of construction will focus on the pedestrian island/downtown entrance feature. Work will move from west to east across the intersection with curbing and sidewalk installation being completed on the corner of Wells Fargo. Pedestrian access will remain on the south side of Millburn Ave during this work. Finishing work within the pedestrian island will take place once the curbing is formed.
Crossing Distances Before and After Construction
Crosswalk Location
| Current Crossing Distance
| New Crossing Distance
|
|---|
| Western Crosswalk Across Douglas St. | 35 Feet | 20 Feet |
EasternCrosswalk Across Douglas St.
| 29 Feet | 25 Feet |
| Crosswalk Across Millburn Ave. | 45 Feet | 20 Feet |
Residents and Businesses being directly impacted have also been notified via a hand delivered mailer from Bodwell Terrace to Spring Street. There are no planned lane closures. While work is conducted on the south side of Millburn Avenue there may be a lane shift, however through traffic will remain as it is today. The contractor is aware that school begins on September 5th and will be sensitive to any in-street work, movements and deliveries so these are conducted between to the hours of 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Bowman Consulting and the Township’s Engineering Department will be on site each day at varying times to oversee the work.
Residents whose driveways are not accessible will be able to use Lot 19. Overnight parking in Lot 19 or on side streets will be allowed for residents. Residents can call the Police non-emergency number (973-564-7001) for overnight parking. During construction remote business parking permits will also be allowed to park in Lot 6.
Police will be present on the job site to ensure safe pedestrian access to the area and maintain traffic flow. All work is weather dependent.
Additional Information
Information regarding additional 2 ft of curb on the north side of Millburn Avenue between Spring St. and Douglas St.:
Arterial, L.L.C. has provided the following information regarding the 2 ft. curb addition, included in the work directive for the final piece of Phase 1 currently under contract, on the north side of Millburn Avenue between Douglas Street and Spring Street.
Street Trees
Street trees in 4 ft. planting beds can be provided along the proposed curbline while maintaining a 5.5 ft. sidewalk. If the curbs remain at their current width, the trees slated for planting would need to be eliminated from the project.
Drainage
If the current curb is left in place, the inlet in front of Gotham would require relocation and reconstruction.
Driveways
There are several driveways located along the northern side. The additional 2 ft. allows for properly-sloped driveway aprons and a 4 ft. clear zone to make this area ADA-compliant.
*The goal of the Option B compromise is to allow the Township the flexibility to return to 2 lanes of traffic, if desired in the future. The additional 2 feet on the north side curb line and 38 foot curb to curb width of the designed roadway would allow for that flexibility.