Sewer-Related Road Project In West Orange Will Begin This Week

WEST ORANGE, NJ — A sewer-related road project is expected to begin on Hunterdon Road in West Orange this week, and there will be some impacts for local residents, officials say.

If weather permits, the construction project will start on Wednesday, March 25.

Cleanouts will be installed on lateral sewer lines on eligible properties along Hunterdon Road. This phase of work is expected to take approximately two weeks.

Here are some things that residents should know, according to a municipal advisory:

• No parking along curb lines on either side of the street during daytime construction hours
• Vehicles parked overnight in the construction area must be moved by 7 a.m. on all workdays, including Saturdays
• Vehicles in driveways may also need to be moved by 7 a.m. The contractor will notify you each morning if required.
• Overnight street parking is permitted; the overnight parking prohibition will be lifted
• The contractor will topsoil and seed any disturbed lawn areas — residents must water daily until grass is established
• Mark sprinkler heads before construction begins if you have a sprinkler system
• Notify the township if you have a heated driveway or an electric dog fence

According to a letter to homeowners from the township, the work will only be performed for properties for which owners signed a temporary construction easement agreement.

The township’s contractor will topsoil and seed any disturbed areas of residents’ front lawns, the letter adds.

“A sewer lateral cleanout provides an accessible point for inspection and maintenance of the line connecting your home to the sewer main located in the street,” the letter states. “Installing cleanouts help prevent future blockages, allow for easier servicing and can reduce the likelihood of backups.”

For more information, contact the Department of Engineering at engineering@westorange.org, or 973-325-4160.

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