Politics & Government
Route 206 Construction To Resume In Hillsborough, New Contractor Hired
Mayor Robert Brititng made it his mission to get the $41 million Route 206 widening project back on track after it was halted in May 2023.
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — After being stalled for just over one year, the Route 206 widening project in Hillsborough is set to resume.
Mayor Robert Britting announced last week that he received notice from the New Jersey Department of Transportation that a new contractor will take over the project.
"This is an amazing day for us because now we have a path forward to completing this road," said Britting in an update.
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The name of the new contractor will be released soon as the NJDOT is still finalizing the contract, said Britting.
The $41 million federally-funded project to widen Route 206 has been halted since May 2023 after the NJDOT terminated its contract with Konkus Corporation.
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Since then, the Township has been working with the Governor’s office and NJDOT to restart the construction work.
Britting has strongly advocated for completing the Route 206 construction. After several
meetings and discussions with the Governor's office and DOT, Britting's persistence has resulted in a renewed commitment to advancing the project.
"We are not going to stop we are going to continue to focus on making sure that we hold everybody accountable and make sure that our engineering department is involved in the entire process," said Britting.
Since becoming Mayor earlier this year, Britting has made it his mission to get this project back on track. Read More: Hillsborough Heads To Trenton To Restart Stalled Route 206 Project
"These projects are my top priority because they are crucial for enhancing our community's
safety, efficiency, and economic vitality," said Britting. "The resumption of construction on Route 206 marks a significant step forward. I will continue to work closely with the Department of Transportation and other relevant agencies to ensure that this and other infrastructure projects are completed as swiftly and smoothly as possible."
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