Lane closures, detour scheduled on Route 206 in Byram for gas main installation
BYRAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Sussex County) — Motorists traveling along Route 206 in Sussex County should expect delays starting Monday, November 10, as lane closures and a detour go into effect for several weeks to allow for a priority gas main installation project, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT).
Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, November 10, the right lane on Route 206 northbound will be closed at Brookwood Road (mile post 99.35) near the shopping center. The closure will remain in place until 9 a.m. Monday, December 1. Access to the shopping center will be maintained throughout the work, officials said.
In addition, starting at 8 p.m. Monday, November 10, and continuing Monday through Saturday nights until December 1, the left lane on Route 206 northbound will also be closed at Brookwood Road. During this overnight work, traffic will be shifted onto the southbound side of the road, with one lane maintained in each direction from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
The lane closures are necessary to accommodate New Jersey Natural Gas Company’s installation of a new gas main. Motorists are advised to slow down, use caution, and expect delays when traveling through the work zone.
A detour will also be in effect for Waterloo Road/County Route 604 traffic attempting to turn left onto Route 206 northbound during the overnight work periods.
Detour details:
- Motorists on Waterloo Road/CR 604 wishing to turn left onto Route 206 northbound will be directed to turn right onto Route 206 southbound.
- Stay left to take the ramp to Route 183 southbound (Stanhope/Netcong).
- Continue past Dell Road and take the jughandle for U-turns and left turns.
- Turn left onto Route 183 northbound, then stay left to return to Route 206 northbound.
The project is scheduled to continue through Monday, December 1, though NJDOT noted that timing may change due to weather or other factors.
Motorists can check www.511nj.org for real-time traffic and construction updates, or contact New Jersey Natural Gas Company at 1-800-221-0051 for more information.
