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Sussex Turnpike to close westbound for rock slope stabilization project starting Nov. 18; detours in place

Rock Stabilization Project Expected to be Complete by February

RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP, NJ (Sussex County) – Beginning on or about Monday, Nov. 18, westbound traffic on Sussex Turnpike (CR 617) between Raynor Road and West Hanover Avenue will be detoured for a rock slope stabilization project.

Work is scheduled between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and is expected to take approximately three months to complete.

Variable message signs, detour signs, police, and other traffic control measures will be in place to assist in diverting traffic. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to plan alternate routes.

Detour Routes:

  • Westbound traffic on Sussex Turnpike: Turn right onto Raynor Road (north) and then left onto Hanover Road (west).
  • Eastbound traffic will remain open during the project.

The project is being managed by CMS Construction under contract with Morris County. For additional information, contact Morris County Senior Engineer William Castore at 973-285-6756.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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