Project Owner: County of Union

Project Description: Bridge Closure

Location: S. Front St., Elizabeth

Date: On Or About Friday, March 4, 2011

Duration: Until Further Notice

Project Manager: County of Union Engineering, (908) 789-3690

Contractor: N/A


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NOTICE OF BRIDGE CLOSURE

Please be advised that the movable bridge on South Front St. in Elizabeth will be CLOSED. The date and duration of the project are referenced above.

A full closure of South Front St. in the immediate vicinity of the bridge will be necessary. The bridge will be closed 24 hrs a day 7 days a week until further notice. To accommodate marine traffic the bridge will remain in the upright open position for the duration of the closure.

A clearly marked detour route utilizing South First St. will be established and maintained by County forces to facilitate vehicular traffic. Please note that Emergency vehicles will not have access over the bridge and should plan accordingly. Access to residences, and businesses including deliveries and other services, will be maintained.

The County recognizes the inconvenience a closure of this type may cause and apologizes for any difficulties encountered.

Should you have any traffic questions, please call our Traffic Bureau at (908) 789-3353 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. If any emergencies should arise, please call 911.

Regular updates for the various phases of construction and their impact on traffic can be found right here. Bookmark this page to stay informed.

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To contact the Union County Board of County Commissioners, go to: ucnj.org