JACKSON – Drivers in Jackson Township should prepare for extended travel delays early next year as a section of Farmingdale Road and Hulses Corner Road is scheduled to close for major bridge construction.
The Jackson Township Police Department announced that the roadway will be closed beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. on January 6, between River Edge Drive and Fort Plains Road. The closure will be in effect around the clock while construction is underway.
Access will remain open for residents who live within the closure area, allowing them to reach their driveways up to the bridge site. Through traffic, however, will not be permitted during the project.
Drivers traveling from Jackson Mills Road will be able to proceed along Farmingdale Road as far as 1125 Farmingdale Road, just before the bridge. Those entering Hulses Corner Road, also known as Georgia Tavern Road, from Route 9 will have access up to 905 Hulses Corner Road.
Police officials said multiple detour routes have been established and carefully planned to prevent congestion on roads not suitable for heavy or commercial vehicles. Detour signs will be posted throughout the construction zone and along alternate routes to guide drivers safely.
If weather conditions cooperate, the closure is expected to last approximately three months. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra time for travel during the construction period.
Authorities said the work is a necessary investment to enhance the long-term safety and reliability of the bridge and surrounding roadway. Questions regarding the closure can be directed to P.O. Andrew Lopez of the Jackson Police Department at 732-928-1111 or by email at alopez@jacksontwpnj.net.
