Berkeley Heights’ summer construction season is in full swing — and residents may soon see changes from their commute to their neighborhood parks.
The Township Council is moving forward with a slate of infrastructure projects, including a rebuilt Emerson Lane, upgraded sidewalks, a wastewater treatment overhaul and flood-prevention work.
The council approved sending the Emerson Lane Road Reconstruction project out to bid at its June 30 meeting. Officials hope to award the contract at the Tuesday, July 21 council meeting. A project cost and construction timeline have not yet been released.
Here’s what’s happening around town:
- Springfield Avenue sidewalks and lighting: Crews are installing electrical work near Plainfield Avenue before adding brick-paver sidewalks. The project includes ADA ramps, new streetlights, landscaping and pavement striping between River Road and Plainfield Avenue.
- Sherman Avenue and Peppertown Park: Phase one will create a shared-use path connecting the train station to new housing, with upgraded lighting, trees, seating areas and stormwater improvements. Work was delayed by material issues but was expected to resume this week.
- Wastewater treatment plant: The township is halfway through an approximately $8 million upgrade designed to improve treatment systems and meet state environmental requirements. New filters are already installed, with pump and containment work continuing.
- Mountain Avenue paving: A contractor for New Jersey American Water is repaving Mountain Avenue between Dogwood Lane and Plainfield Avenue after earlier paving issues. Work was scheduled for July 7-10, with striping planned for July 13-14.
- Downtown stream cleaning: The township is preparing to seek bids for cleaning streams and tributaries to help reduce flooding risks. No timeline has been announced.
Residents can follow updates through the Township Council or attend the next meeting on Tuesday, July 21. Township Hall can be reached at 908-464-2700.
