Politics & Government
Maplewood Township: Statement From New Jersey American Water: Main Replacement Project On Oakland Road (Dunnell Road To Valley Street)
New Jersey American Water is preparing to replace approximately 200 feet of aging 12- inch cast iron water main that was installed in th ...
October 2, 2021 - 2:35pm
New Jersey American Water is preparing to replace approximately 200 feet of aging 12- inch cast iron water main that was installed in the 1920’s with new 16-inch ductile iron main along Oakland Road (from Dunnell Road to Valley Street). The project represents a critical investment for the company in support of our commitment to provide customers with safe, reliable water service.
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Weather permitting, our local, qualified contractor, Vollers Excavating & Construction, will begin work the week of September 20 and expects to be completed within approximately four months. Work hours will be from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some work on nights and weekends may be required to maintain project schedule. Final street restorations will be completed in the spring of 2022.
For the public’s and workers’ safety, traffic restrictions and/or alternating traffic patterns will occur. Oakland Road between Dunnell Road and Valley Street and Dunnell Road between Oakview Avenue and Jefferson Avenue will remain closed for the duration of the project. Detour updates on Dunnell Road will be provided by the township on its website throughout the project. A designated pathway will be marked around the work zone for pedestrians.
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As with any construction project, some noise will be unavoidable with this project. We apologize for any inconvenience, and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
We’d like to ask customers to recognize the essential work being done by our employees and contractors, and remind them to adhere to social distancing rules for everyone’s safety. If a customer sees a crew performing work in their area, and wishes to ask a question about it, they are encouraged to visit our website, Facebook, or Twitter pages, or call Customer Service at(800) 272-1325.
This press release was produced by the Maplewood Township. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
