Hwy. 35 Paving Project To Begin Monday, July 8

HAZLET, NJ — A repaving project will begin Monday, July 8 along nearly seven miles of Rt. 35, in both directions between Holmdel Road/Main Street in Hazlet and Rt. 9 in South Amboy, the state DOT announced Friday.

Beginning at 8 p.m., Monday, July 8, until 6 a.m. the next day, the DOT’s contractor, Joseph Delfino Contracting Co., is scheduled to close the shoulder and right lane on Rt. 35 northbound, beginning at Holmdel Road in Hazlet and continuing through to Rt. 9 in South Amboy to begin pavement repair work.

Construction will take place 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next day, Monday through Thursday, for approximately three months, progressing north from Hazlet to South Amboy and then continuing on the southbound side.

Construction will upgrade or replace curbs and inlets, replace storm water grates, repair, micro-mill and pave Route 35 with slurry seal, in both directions, including some ramps. Traffic will be maintained at all times during daytime hours.

The project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2019.

The $3.8 million state and federally-funded Route 35 pavement preservation project will extend the pavement life, improve safety and enhance ride quality for motorists while reducing future maintenance costs. Route 35 will be milled and paved and some ramps within the project limits will be resurfaced. Substandard inlets will be upgraded or replaced and rumble strips will be applied.