Roundabout Construction To Close Intersection In Morristown

MORRISTOWN, NJ — The construction of the anticipated Morristown M Station roundabout is set to begin this weekend.

The construction will be done as part of the M-Station redevelopment project, and as a result, the intersection of Spring and Morris Streets will be closed from July 15 to 17.

The intersection of Spring and Morris Streets will be closed to through traffic in order to create a roundabout connecting Morris, Spring and Wilmot Streets. On Friday, July 15, the intersection will close at 7 p.m. and reopen at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 17.

Access to Spring Hills, local businesses along Morris Street and Lot 10 will be maintained, while traffic will be detoured over the weekend, according to police.

As part of the M-Station Development project, preliminary construction to lay necessary concrete additions and extensions around the current intersection began in February; the upcoming closure will allow for the next major phase of development.

This roundabout is being built to reduce carbon emissions, prevent serious accidents, shorten traffic delays, improve fuel efficiency, reduce speeding and improve pedestrian safety, according to township officials.

Large commercial vehicles and trucks, as well as private vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians, will be able to use the roundabout.

Crosswalks for pedestrians and cyclists are being installed at each roundabout entrance and exit, marked by pavement markings and accompanied by flashing signage and hawk signals to alert drivers of pedestrians preparing to cross.

The new roundabout's goal is to reduce queues and delays in the area while also providing substantial safety improvements.

The M-Station project, which is currently under construction, will replace the Midtown Shopping Center strip mall and parking lot by the Morristown Train Station. The project consists of two buildings, a 1,000-car parking garage, retail space and public green space.