Road Work Ahead: Here Are Streets To Avoid In Summit This Week

SUMMIT, NJ — Road work across several Summit streets is expected to impact traffic this week, with construction and utility projects scheduled from Tuesday, May 26 through Friday, May 29.

Officials said drivers should plan for potential detours, lane closures, and slower travel through affected areas. All work is weather-dependent and may change based on conditions.

Tuesday, May 26

Work is scheduled from morning through late afternoon at multiple locations, including:

• Hobart Ave near Beacon Rd
• Canoe Brook Pkwy at Canoe Brook Pl
• Winchester Rd at Pembroke Rd
• Elm St at Doremus St
• Laurel Ave (multiple locations – PSEG work)
• Prospect St at Larned Rd
• Chatham Rd at River Rd
• Oak Ridge Ave at Greenbriar Dr
• Springfield Ave at Harrison Ct
• Old Springfield Ave at Springfield Ave
• Cromwell Pkwy near Beekman Rd (asphalt restoration)

Wednesday, May 27

Crews will continue utility and paving work at:

• Winchester Rd, Colt Rd, Maple St, Oakland Pl, Stiles Rd, Glen Ave, Stockton Rd, Ascot Way, Malvern Dr (paving work)
• Canoe Brook Pkwy at Canoe Brook Pl
• Elm St at Doremus St
• Laurel Ave
• Prospect St at Larned Rd
• Chatham Rd at River Rd
• Oak Ridge Ave at Greenbriar Dr
• Springfield Ave at Harrison Ct
• Old Springfield Ave at Springfield Ave

Thursday, May 28

Planned work includes:

• Canoe Brook Pkwy at Canoe Brook Pl
• Elm St at Doremus St
• Laurel Ave
• Prospect St at Larned Rd
• Chatham Rd at River Rd
• Oak Ridge Ave at Greenbriar Dr
• Springfield Ave at Harrison Ct
• Old Springfield Ave at Springfield Ave
• Mountain Ave between William St and Elm St

Friday, May 29

Work is expected to continue at:

• Canoe Brook Pkwy at Canoe Brook Pl
• Elm St at Doremus St
• Laurel Ave
• Prospect St at Larned Rd
• Chatham Rd at River Rd
• Oak Ridge Ave at Greenbriar Dr
• Springfield Ave at Harrison Ct
• Old Springfield Ave at Springfield Ave

Officials noted that schedules are subject to change and encouraged drivers to allow extra travel time when passing through work zones.

Questions can be directed to the Summit Police Department Traffic Safety Bureau at 908-273-0051.