Nellis Drive Resurfacing Project Beginning In Wayne: What To Know

WAYNE, NJ — As construction crews prepare to resurface the entirety of Nellis Drive in Wayne, township engineers shared a work schedule and informed residents when the project could impact their drive around town.

The funds came from New Jersey's Municipal Aid grant program, which allocated $440,700 for resurfacing. Nellis runs between Alps Road and Valley Road.

Inlet reconstruction and concrete work is scheduled from Wednesday, Aug. 16 through Friday, Aug. 25. Then, milling and paving work will take place — sometime in late August, after the 25th.

The road will be closed to traffic during the milling and paving operations, until about 6 p.m., according to the township engineering office. The schedule depends on the weather, and is barring any equipment breakdowns:

"Unfortunately, this type of work is susceptible to the weather, unexpected equipment failures, and unforeseen site conditions," said the township engineer's office. "Please check back from time to time as the schedule will be updated periodically to account for this unexpected circumstances, and as the project progresses."

Under the state Municipal Aid grant program, each county is apportioned a share of the total funding based on population and the number of local centerline miles. Municipalities compete for portions of their county's share. The New Jersey Department of Transportation provides 75 percent of the grant amount when a town awards a contract and the remaining 25 percent upon completion of the project.

Click here for more information from the township.