
PSE&G Milling Projects Close Summit Roads Oct. 13, 2026
Maria Torres · Union County Life
According to TAPinto's report.
PSE&G began a series of milling and paving projects across Summit on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, according to the City of Summit. Union County Life is covering the details residents need for traffic planning.
Work took place from approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 13. Roads closed during active milling and paving work, and remained closed for several additional hours after paving to allow pavement to dry completely.
Summit Police directed traffic during the closures. Detours were posted throughout affected areas. Residents were asked to follow all emergency “No Parking” signs during the work window.
The milling projects were part of PSE&G’s ongoing infrastructure maintenance schedule. Residents who encountered road closures were advised to use posted detours and allow extra time for travel in affected neighborhoods.
For updates on PSE&G work in Summit or questions about specific road impacts, contact the City of Summit Public Works Department or check the city website and social media channels.
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FAQ
Q: What roads closed on October 13 in Summit?
A: TAPinto and the City of Summit did not specify which roads were affected in the announcement. Check the City of Summit website or social media for detailed closure maps and detour information.
Q: How long did the PSE&G work take?
A: Milling and paving took place from approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 13. Roads remained closed for several additional hours after paving to allow the pavement to dry.
Q: Why did roads stay closed after paving finished?
A: Newly paved roads must dry completely before they reopen to traffic to ensure proper pavement integrity and safety.
Q: How did I know which roads to avoid?
A: Summit Police posted detours throughout affected neighborhoods during the October 13 work window.
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