Politics & Government

Lake Valley Road Closure Could Last Three Weeks

Repair plans are underway.

Lake Valley Road in Morris Township is closed between Mill Road and Lake Road, according to an alert issued by the Morris Township Police Department.

Repairs are being planned, but the road could be closed for three weeks because "embankment erosion along Watnong Brook from Hurricane Irene has begun to undermine the stability of Lake Valley Road just south of Mill Road," according to township administrator Tim Quinn.

The normally tranquil Watnong Brook

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"There will be local access for residents living on Lake Valley Road, the Deerchase neighborhood and Tracy Court," Quinn said. "A detour has been put into place utilizing Mill Road, Burnham Road and Lake Road."

Any questions may be addressed the administrator’s office at 973-326-7360.

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