Possible traffic delays expected on Route 46 in Hackettstown due to building demolition Wednesday
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HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) – Hackettstown police are advising motorists that a building demolition on Wednesday could possibly cause traffic delays on Route 46.
On Wednesday, June19 beginning at 8:30 a.m., 237 Main Street will undergo scheduled and a controlled demolition.
Commuters should expect delays in the area as heavy equipment will be operating in the westbound lane of Main Street as part of the project. An HPD officer will be on location to assist with traffic.
In addition to vehicular traffic delays, the sidewalk in front of 237 Main Street will be closed to all pedestrian traffic. To get around the construction work on foot, Pedestrians will need to cross Main Street at Church Street, then cross again at East Plane Street, police said.
Due to the need for additional construction and safety equipment, Municipal Parking Lot 4 will also be closed to the general public.
The sidewalk and lane closures are expected to last until 12:30 p.m. same day, but Municipal Parking Lot 4 will be closed for the duration of the demolition until Friday, June 21.
