photo by Boyd Loving
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Ridgewoood NJ, some suggest this photo says it all about the current state of Ridgewood?
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Tag: Road Work
A little More Light in Ridgewood’s Central Business District
photos courtesy of Village of Ridgewood Mayor Ramon Hache
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Ridgewood Nj, according Village Mayor Ramon Hache ,”Through collaboration with PSE&G, after listening to residents’ concerns, these are the new street lights installed at the corner of E. Ridgewood Ave and S. Walnut St. They will help improve pedestrian safety in the evenings.”
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Reader says ,”Many for YEARS !! repeatedly posted real honest concerns as to the direction that the towns elected officers were taking us”
file photo by Boyd Loving
Many for YEARS !! repeatedly posted real honest concerns as to the direction that the towns elected officers were taking us.
We have arrived at a that poor place ..just look up and down to the shoddy roadways and it is looking like
RIDGEWOOD As we knew it -and invested in the form of time ,efforts & cost to maintain nice homes and paying high : school & local /state taxes -is well on its way to another cheesy mess of a poorly run town.Roads are also a disgrace,
Time to get out..sadly..Last one please kick the last can of
regrets over onto VOR CITY HALL/ship of fools .
unlikely anyone there gives a damm about anything.
PSE&G to upgrade gas facilities in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ,while much of Ridgewood has been finished ,PSE&G will be working in Ridgewood in 2020 to replace aging cast iron gas pipes with new, durable plastic and/or coated steel piping – ensuring the continued safety and reliability of our gas system well into the future.
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NJDOT: Route 17 Lane Closures Starting Monday in Ramsey
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Ramsey NJ, New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced a shoulder closure on Route 17 with daytime lane closures as a concrete repair project begins in Ramsey, Bergen County. Beginning at 9 a.m., Monday, February 3, NJDOT’s contractor, IEW Construction Group, will close the shoulder on Route 17 in both directions for concrete pier cap repairs to the Spring Street overpass near the Ramsey/Route 17 NJTRANSIT station.
This closure is anticipated to remain in place for approximately one month. The left lane will be closed in both directions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday. Two lanes of traffic will remain open in each direction during these daytime closures. Motorists are advised to use caution and slow down in the work area. The work is part of a larger $19 million state-funded maintenance project to repair and upgrade roadways in various locations in North Jersey. The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for real-time travel information and for NJDOT news follow us on Twitter @NJDOT_info or on the NJDOT Facebook page.
Erie Avenue resurfacing project Has Started in Midland Park
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Midland Park NJ, according to the Midland Park Police Department Erie Avenue residents construction has started on the Erie Avenue resurfacing project. Handicapped curb ramps will be constructed at the intersections. New sidewalks and driveway aprons will be constructed in the locations where sidewalks are missing.
Continue reading Erie Avenue resurfacing project Has Started in Midland ParkPaving on Halloween, what could possibly go wrong with that?
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Ridgewood NJ, the question came up on some Facebook pages , and while we are glad to see the streets getting paved , who thought scheduling paving on Halloween was a good idea?
Ridgewood Police: Milling and Paving Alert
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Ridgewood NJ, Milling and Paving his morning on Bogert Ave and Cambridge Road Are being milled this morning. Sterling place Kensington Drive and Abbey Court are being paved. Police officers are on those streets to assist with traffic
Heavy Traffic Expected on Route 4 in Paramus Expected All Week
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PARAMUS NJ, Heavy traffic is expected on Route 4 in Paramus starting this coming Monday.
The right lane on the westbound side is closing so that PSE&G can permanently transfer wires from temporary poles to new ones.
It’s part of a $5 million project that replaced the overpass that carries Paramus Road over Route 4.
The work will take place daily until Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ramps to and from Paramus roads will also be shut down.
Continue reading Heavy Traffic Expected on Route 4 in Paramus Expected All WeekGLEN ROCK MAIN STREET (ROCK TO BRADFORD) WILL BE CLOSED MON. 9/16 & TUES 9/17
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Glen Rock NJ, Due to milling and paving Main Street will be closed from Rock Road to Bradford Street on Monday 9/16 and Tuesday 9/17. Commuters and CBD Employees who park along Main Street must make other arrangements for parking, the street will be inaccessible during the day. Leave home early, expect delays and plan alternate routes and parking.
Despite a Massive Increase in Gas Tax New Jersey Roads are Terrible
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Ridgewood NJ, According to the annual highway report, released by the Reason Foundation, New Jersey once again has the worst urban traffic congestion in the U.S.
The garden state is also among the worst when it comes to urban pavement conditions and that’s despite a massive increase in gas tax and spending more money per mile on road repairs than any other state.
Continue reading Despite a Massive Increase in Gas Tax New Jersey Roads are TerriblePaving Project to Start at Cottage Place Lot Monday
MILLING AND PAVING OF COTTAGE PLACE PARKING LOT – 8/19/2019
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Ridgewood NJ, On or about 8/19/2019, the Cottage Place parking lot will be milled and paved. This project should be completed by 8/23/2019, weather permitting.
No New Development Until We Fix the Infrastructure
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Ridgewood NJ, while the assembly candidate is not from any local districts but his sentiment rings clear in Bergen County .
District 18 candidate for Assembly, Jeffrey Brown called for a moratorium on new residential development projects in the towns that make up the 18th district, until municipalities can better find to ways to manage flooding and mitigate flood damage. There was widespread flash flooding in East Brunswick, Brown’s hometown, and the surrounding communities following strong thunderstorms on Wednesday.
Continue reading No New Development Until We Fix the InfrastructureNew Jersey has among the most expensive road and bridge networks in the country
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Ridgewood NJ, Garden State Initiative (GSI) today released Adding It All Up: The Path to Saving $2 Billion on the Cost of New Jersey’s Roads and Bridges, which includes recommendations based upon a data-driven analysis of our investments in our state’s roads and bridges. Third in a series of reports on the true size of New Jersey’s expansive government, this report identifies $2 billion in savings that can be reinvested for tangible improvements to our state’s infrastructure. The full report can be downloaded here.
Continue reading New Jersey has among the most expensive road and bridge networks in the countryGlen Rock Updates Bergen County Roadwork 2019 (Rock Road & Maple Avenue)
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Glen Rock NJ, As you are aware, our contractors have been continuing their work on the County of Bergen’s Resurfacing Project (entire lengths of Rock Road Maple Avenue).
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