Route 31 lane closures in both directions this week as pavement reconstruction project advances in Hunterdon County
Closures necessary for electrical work and paving
CLINTON, NJ (Hunterdon County) – The left lane and left shoulder on Route 31 in both directions is scheduled to be closed Thursday and Friday for electrical work and paving as the Route 31, I-78/Route 22 to Graysrock Road pavement reconstruction project advances in Clinton.
Beginning at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 18 until 5:00 a.m. Friday, April 19, the left lane and left shoulder on Route 31 northbound between Country Club Drive/Walnut Pond Road and Beaver Avenue is scheduled to be closed.
Beginning at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 19 until 5:00 a.m. Saturday, April 20, the left lane and left shoulder on Route 31 southbound between Fulmer Place and Country Club Drive/Walnut Pond Road is scheduled to be closed.
Both closures are necessary to repave the left shoulder.
The $24.8 million federally funded Route 31, I-78/CR 22 to Grayrock Road pavement reconstruction project will replace deteriorated concrete pavement with full depth asphalt reconstruction of the roadway.
In addition, the project will realign the intersection of Center Street eastbound and Route 31 southbound to improve sight distance. The acceleration lane from I-78/Route 22 westbound to Route 31 northbound will be extended to provide more space to merge. The project also includes drainage improvements, guiderail replacement, lighting and overhead sign installation, and concrete deck repairs on the bridges.
The project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2026.
The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website for real-time travel information.
