West Orange Ready To Start Final Phase Of Road Work: What To Know

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The final phase of a road improvement project is expected to begin in West Orange on Monday, Aug. 3.

The final phase of the OSPAC Site Improvements Project includes pavement milling and resurfacing of Boland Drive, beginning at Prospect Avenue to the curb limits of the second island.

According to a municipal advisory, the schedule is as follows:

Pavement Milling

• Boland Drive (Prospect Avenue to the curb limits of the 2nd island): Monday, August 3, 2026

County Traffic Signal Loop Detector Installation

• Boland Drive (intersection of Prospect Avenue): Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Pavement Resurfacing

• Boland Drive (Prospect Avenue to the curb limits of the 2nd island): Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Here are some things to keep in mind about the project, the township said:

TEMPORARY DELAYS – “During the milling operation, beginning after 7 a.m., residents should expect temporary delays entering and exiting via Boland Drive at Prospect Avenue. The roads will be temporarily closed with access and egress restricted. If you plan to use your vehicle that day, plan to leave by 7 a.m. After that, you will be delayed in leaving or accessing your home.”

MILLING – “Once the street is milled, please use extra care until the final pavement course is placed. The milled surface will have a rough and grooved texture before the new asphalt is laid. For your safety, please exercise extreme caution when driving or walking near manholes and other structures. Also, be aware of changes in road surface elevation around manholes and structures during the milling process.”

RESURFACING – “Once the resurfacing operation begins, the road will be closed until the paving is completed and the surface has cooled to allow traffic to pass. If you plan to leave, please make sure to do so by 7 a.m. The road will not be accessible once the paving operation is in progress.”

GARBAGE/RECYCLING – “Also, if any days are scheduled as a refuse or recycling collection day, please make sure your containers are placed along the curb by 6 a.m. of your collection day. We will make sure the township’s collector and hauler collects the materials by 7 a.m.”

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

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