Overnight Closures Of Route 9 To Begin In Stafford

STAFFORD, NJ — Overnight closures of Route 9 between Stafford and Bass River townships are set to begin on April 3, according to the Department of Transportation.

From 8 p.m. April 3 until 6 a.m. April 4, and continuing nightly Monday through Friday for approximately one month, lane closures with alternating traffic will be required between Bay Avenue in Stafford Township and Ash Road in Bass River, Burlington County, the DOT said.

Part of a pavement preservation project, these closures are necessary to remove raised pavement markers (RPMs), striping, and rumble strips, according to the DOT. The pavement preservation work will include applying chip seal and is expected to begin in May, the DOT said.

Motorists are advised to use caution, slow down, and expect delays while driving through the work zone.

This work is part of a $5.4 million federally-funded project that will preserve approximately 10 miles of pavement on Route 9 between Bay Avenue in Stafford Township and Ash Road in Bass River. This project is expected to be completed in fall of 2023.

The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT's traffic information website www.511nj.org for real-time travel information, and for NJDOT news follow us on Twitter @NewJerseyDOT or on the NJDOT Facebook page.