Route 22 left lane closures scheduled in both directions Nov. 16-20 in Lopatcong
LOPATCONG TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Warren County) — Motorists traveling on Route 22 in Lopatcong Township should expect delays next week as left lane closures in both directions are scheduled for center median guiderail work, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, and continuing until 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, the left lane of Route 22 in both directions is scheduled to be closed between Roseberry Street at milepost 1.5 and Third Street at milepost 1.8.
At least one lane will remain open in each direction during the work. NJDOT is advising motorists to slow down, use caution and expect delays when traveling through the construction zone.
The work was originally scheduled to begin Nov. 9 but was rescheduled. The closures are necessary to complete center median guiderail improvements as a larger resurfacing and intersection improvement project nears completion.
The work is part of the $10 million Route 22, Broad Street to Interstate 78 resurfacing and intersection improvement project, which includes milling and paving approximately five miles of Route 22 eastbound from Miller Street to the I-78 interchange.
The project also includes resurfacing ramps connecting Route 22 and I-78, along with traffic signal upgrades at eight intersections: New Brunswick Avenue, Greenwich Street, St. James Avenue/Uniontown Road/County Route 519, Phillipsburg Mall, First Street, Roseberry Street, Ingersoll Avenue/Bates Street and Hillcrest Boulevard.
NJDOT said the precise timing of the work may change depending on weather conditions or other factors.
Motorists are encouraged to visit 511nj.org for real-time traffic updates and travel information.
