Route 57 intermittent closures, detours this week as culvert replacement project advances in Warren County
Closures necessary for installation of new high voltage utility poles
LOPATCONG TOWNSHIP, NJ (Warren County) – Route 57 is scheduled to have intermittent closures and detours in both directions this week as a culvert replacement project advances in Lopatcong Township.
From 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, Thursday, Sept. 5 and Friday, Sept. 6 Route 57 is scheduled to have intermittent closures and detours in both directions between Route 22 and just before Strykers Road.
The closures are necessary to install new high voltage transmission utility poles and transfer power lines. If work is completed earlier each day, Route 57 will reopen sooner. Access will be maintained for local traffic.
Route 57 westbound Detour:
- Motorists traveling on Route 57 westbound will be directed to turn right on Strykers Road and follow the posted detour.
Route 22 eastbound Detour:
- Motorists on Route 22 eastbound wishing to take the ramp to Route 57 eastbound will be directed to stay to the right to continue on Route 22 eastbound and follow the posted detour.
The $8.1 million federally funded project will replace the existing culvert on Route 57 over Lopatcong Creek. The project also includes guiderail replacement and paving. Work is expected to be complete in fall 2024.
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 construction updates and real-time travel information.
