SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Resurfacing project to start on Route 1

   The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has announced a project to resurface sections of Route 1 in both directions in Plainsboro, South Brunswick and North Brunswick.
   The Route 1 intersection with New Road in South Brunswick will be reconfigured to relieve congestion at that location as part of the project, as well.
   NJDOT’s contractor, Schifano Construction, is scheduled to start preliminary construction activities this week, requiring shoulder closures. Mainline resurfacing operations are scheduled to begin at the end of the month.
   The $8.5 million project will resurface Route 1 mainline in both directions with a new surface course of asphalt pavement and will also address the roadway shoulders and selected ramps.
   Route 1 southbound will be resurfaced from just south of the Route 91 (Jersey Avenue) interchange (mile post 22.9) in North Brunswick to just north of the College Road interchange (mile post 13.9) in Plainsboro.
   Route 1 northbound will be resurfaced from south of Ridge Road (mile post 14.4) to just north of Raymond Road (mile post 15.9) and from the vicinity of Whispering Woods Boulevard (mile post 17) to just north of Deans Lane (mile post 19.8), all in South Brunswick.
   Work requiring lane closures will be performed at night, under the allowable lane closure schedule, to minimize traffic impacts. Access to all businesses and residences along the state highway will be maintained throughout construction.
   New Road will be widened east of Route 1 and the local roadway will be restriped to provide an additional travel lane in either direction.
   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 www.511nj.org real-time travel information.