
Summit Road Closures: PSE&G Milling Work, Sept. 8–11
Maria Torres · Union County Life
Summit Police will establish detours and direct traffic at affected intersections throughout the work week. The rolling construction schedule will target specific municipal corridors daily:
Tuesday, Sept. 8: Closures affect Broad Street at Maple Street, Mountain Avenue at Tulip Street, Surrey Road, and Oak Ridge Avenue from Magnolia Place to the eastern end of Greenbriar Drive.
Wednesday, Sept. 9: Broad Street at Maple Street and Mountain Avenue at Tulip Street remain closed. Crews add Beechwood Road at Springfield Avenue (starting at 8:30 a.m.) alongside Oak Ridge Avenue from Greenbriar Drive to Rotary Drive. Initial milling will also begin on Greenbriar Drive.
Thursday, Sept. 10: Broad Street at Maple Street and Beechwood Road at Springfield Avenue remain closed. The work zone on Mountain Avenue shifts down to Primrose Place, while milling on Greenbriar Drive is slated for final completion.
Friday, Sept. 11: Closures persist at Broad Street at Maple Street, Mountain Avenue at Primrose Place, and Beechwood Road at Springfield Avenue. Final-day operations add Cleveland Road and Windsor Road (from Ashland Road to Colt Road), while fresh milling commences on Windsor Road (from Cleveland Road to its dead end) and on Ashland Road (from Silver Lake Drive to Linda Lane).
Resident Parking Mandates and Inquiries
Local authorities mandate that residents strictly observe all emergency No Parking signs posted along the work zones throughout the week. Violations may result in vehicles being towed at the owner's expense.
Municipal managers emphasize that all roadwork remains completely weather-dependent and subject to sudden administrative changes. Permanent street paving is expected to follow the initial milling phase, though the city has not finalized that specific timeline. Residents seeking up-to-the-minute updates can check the City of Summit portal, and immediate transit questions can be directed to the Summit Police Department Traffic Safety Bureau at 908-273-0051.
FAQ
What are the standard daily hours for the road closures in Summit?
The road closures generally run from 8 a.m. until approximately 4 or 5 p.m. each weekday, though the closure at Beechwood Road starts at 8:30 a.m.
Where can I call if I have questions about the traffic detours?
Residents can contact the Summit Police Department Traffic Safety Bureau directly by calling 908-273-0051.
What happens if it rains during the scheduled construction week?
All milling and utility operations are weather-dependent, meaning rain could delay the schedule or shift the targeted work dates.
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