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Portland Rd Public notice

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Attention:           Property and Business owners residing on or adjacent to affected sections

                                of the following areas:

  • Portland Road from Riker Street to the Borough Terminus

Project Number: HIBC0003A

Project Title: Portland Road Drainage and Roadway Improvements Project

Dear Property or Business Owner:

The Borough of Highlands is utilizing a 2024 NJDOT Local Aid to partially fund the project referenced above.   The Borough has awarded the contract to JR Ientile Inc.   

The following information applies:

  1. Test pitting began within the project limits the week of November 4th to coordinate any potential utility conflicts prior to construction beginning.
  2. Potential conflicts with New Jersey Natural Gas’ (NJNG) utility presented itself in a handful of locations, pausing operations. 
  3. NJNG plans to coordinate and relocate the 2” plastic gas line along Portland Road within the vicinity of potential conflicts.  This is ongoing. 
    1. This work, per NJNG, should have no impact on services.  Work will be conducted in a safe manner within typical business hours. 
    1. Design and Construction coordination will occur throughout the next few weeks, with utility relocation taking place by the end of year. 
    1. Detailed schedule updates will be made, when available. 
  4. Upon completion of the Gas relocation, the Portland Road Project will commence in full.    
  5. The duration of the drainage and paving project work is expected to be approximately 60 days.
  6. No work will be performed on weekends.
  7. When possible, work will occur on the shoulder to keep traffic flow open. 
  8. In the event that sections of Portland Road require to be closed, traffic flow will be directed to Grand Tour.
    1. Please follow all posted signage for detours. 
  9. Portland Road may periodically be slowed down for material deliveries, such as Concrete. 
  10. Portland Road will remain open during non-work hours.
  11. Residents are to be aware and adhere to no parking signage posted in the area of construction. 
  12. Staging will commence no earlier than 7 am.  Work will commence no earlier than 8 am.

All efforts will be made to limit inconvenience to affected residents and businesses.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email Mike Muscillo, Borough Administrator at Michael Muscillo.

Very truly yours,

Michael F Muscillo

Michael Muscillo

Borough Administrator

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