Lower Ferry Road Closure Notice On Or About Feb 20th

Notice from the Mercer County Engineering Department - Lower Ferry Road Closure between Parkway Avenue and Carlton Avenue

On or about Tuesday, February 20, 2024, pre-construction activity will begin on Lower Ferry Road (Structure No. 441.4) in the Township of Ewing. The duration of the pre-construction activity is approximately ten (10) calendar days, weather permitting. The work will be performed by Skoda, a subcontractor of PSE&G. During this time the road will be closed Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 3:30pm between Parkway Avenue and Carlton Avenue.

Thereafter, on or about March 4, 2024, construction will begin on the replacement bridge (Structure No. 441.4). During this time Lower Ferry Road between Parkway Avenue and Carlton Avenue will be closed 24/7 for 115 calendar days, weather permitting. Local traffic will still be able to use the road up to Theresa Street and Terrace Boulevard. The work for the replacement will be performed by CMS Construction. Motorists would be directed to use Parkway Avenue, Olden Avenue, Pennington Road (NJ Route 31), and Carlton Avenue.

Mercer County staff have posted signs advising motorists of the upcoming project. We would appreciate it if you or a member of your staff please coordinate and notify the affected residents and businesses, emergency response and school transportation officials and other pertinent groups, agencies or organizations that may be temporarily inconvenienced due to construction.

This project is being completed by the Mercer County Engineering Department and is consistent with our ongoing efforts to improve our bridge structures. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact our office at (609) 989-6600.

Official Notice

Click on the images for a larger, PDF file of the planned detour for Phase 1 of the project.