September 26, 2006

STREET RESURFACING TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 28

 RAHWAY – Mayor James Kennedy announced today that resurfacing of nine Rahway streets will begin on Thursday, September 28 as part of the city’s annual resurfacing project.

The $540,000 project is being done by Stilo Excavation of South Plainfield.  The streets that will be resurfaced this fall are:

West Lincoln Ave. between Whittier and Allen Sts.

Linden Ave. between Whittier and Church Sts.

Robert St. between Berthold and Russell Aves.

Bryant St. between Inman Ave. and Walters St.

Williams St. between New Brunswick Ave. and Main St.

East Emerson Ave. between Broad and Fulton Sts.

Broad St. between W. Milton and Maple Aves.

Broad St. between Maple and W. Hazelwood Aves.

Maple Ave. between Bryant St. and Jaques Ave.

A portion of the project costs will be absorbed by a Community Development Block Grant and $135,000 in funding from the New Jersey Department of Transportation.   This year’s road improvement program is a continuation of Mayor Kennedy’s efforts to address the ongoing infrastructure needs of the community.

Parking will be restricted on the above streets during resurfacing, and motorists are asked to use extra caution when traveling through the area.  The streets will be milled and topped with two inches of new asphalt.  Curb repairs will be made where necessary.

Residents may call the Department of Building, Planning & Economic Development with any construction-related questions at (732) 827-2180.