Route 206 Widening Project Completion Delayed Until 2026 In Hillsborough

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — The $41 million federally-funded project to widen Route 206 between Doctors Way and Valley Road in Hillsborough has been delayed two years, said Mayor Shawn Lipani at Tuesday's Committee meeting.

"The Route 206 widening project - another bane of our township for now," said Lipani.

Lipani gave residents an update on the project that broke ground in April 2021 and was initially expected to be completed in the summer of 2024. Read More: Officials Break Ground On Hillsborough Route 206 Widening Project

"Due to unforeseen complexities related to utility work and relocation, the project completion date has been delayed," said Lipani.

Those issues are being addressed while work continues, however, a new substantial completion date has now been set for the fall of 2026, according to Lipani.

Lipani noted that the New Jersey Department of Transportation said they will continue to address concerns from residents and business owners. Lipani directed residents to contact Meredith Hammond of NJDOT Community and Constituent Relations at 609-963-1982 or email meredith.hammond@dot.nj.gov.

Another group meeting between the township and NJDOT is planned for early spring to address any new concerns.

"We will be meeting on a more regular basis to address concerns we have had with the project," said Lipani.

The road-widening project will create two travel lanes in each direction of Route 206 from Doctors Way and Valley Road and will enhance safety and ease traffic congestion. Currently, the highway only has one travel lane in each direction in this section.

The project will also include the construction of a new median barrier which will eliminate left turns to and from properties located along the highway and direct turns onto newly signalized intersections and jughandles.

The project is being completed in three stages with most construction activities being performed at night and is anticipated to improve traffic flow and safety.

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