Hopatcong Gets $250K to Resurface Roads

Driving on some Hopatcong roads should become smoother soon.

Gov. Chris Christie on Monday said Hopatcong will receive $250,000 for road resurfacing as part of a larger package of $14.65 million for infrastructure improvement and safety projects statewide.

Borough Engineer John Ruschke said he expects the resurfacing to begin next spring. He said he couldn't confirm yet which roads will get attention. He said that though borough keeps a list of roads that need extra work, it was still being evaluated.

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Borough Administrator Bob Elia said the money wasn't anticipated. But it was appreciated.

"For road resurfacing, any amount is significant," Elia said.

Roxbury also received $250,000 for streetscaping projects.

“The funding we are announcing today will enable local governments like South Plainfield  to move forward with high-priority improvement projects and safety initiatives without putting pressure on local property taxes,” Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno said. “By investing in our infrastructure and ensuring the health of our transportation assets, we will support New Jersey’s continued economic growth, encourage additional business attraction and create more jobs in cities and towns across the Garden State.”

The grants are being awarded through three programs, including 29 grants totaling $10 million through the Local Aid Infrastructure Fund program, 11 grants totaling $2.65 million through the Airport Improvement program and 55 grants totaling $2 million through the Safe Corridor program.

Hopatcong's grant came from the Local Aid Infrastructure Fund, which, along with Safe Corridor grants, are benefiting 78 different municipalities statewide. In addition, a total of 10 airports are receiving airport safety grants.

“These grants represent an investment in New Jersey’s vast and varied transportation network which plays an important role in providing mobility for residents and sustaining economic activity,” New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner James Simpson said.