May 2,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Beginning in May 2016, PSE&G will be working in Ridgewood to replace approximately 2 miles of 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.
Work will take place Monday through Saturday between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., conditions permitting. The gas main replacement portion of the work is expected to be complete in August 2016. The paving and street restoration is expected to be completed in October 2016.
Below are the streets where work will take place:
Streets , between streets and private right aways
E Glen Avenue -Sterling Place
E Glen Avenue- Kensington Drive
Glenwood Road
Hillcrest Road
Brookside Avenue
W Glen Avenue
N Monroe Street
Railroad Tracks
E Glen Avenue
N Monroe Street
N Maple Avenue
Lawrence Court
Heights Road
W Glen Avenue
Lawrence Court
Alpine Terrace
Phelps Road
W Glen Avenue
Colwell Court- Alpine Terrace
Douglas Place
Chestnut Street
Oak Street
Park Slope
Madison Place
Monte Vista Avenue
What are the benefits of the new pipes?
These upgrades are part of our three-year program to replace up to 510 miles of aging gas infrastructure throughout New Jersey. The new pipes will improve reliability, reduce the possibility of methane leaks, and enable the installation of excess flow valves on service lines. These valves dramatically reduce gas flow if a pipe is damaged. The elevated pressure of the new gas mains will also provide better support for high-efficiency appliances like furnaces and water heaters.
What will the work look like?
Before construction can start, the utility tests soil and digs test holes to verify the location of existing gas mains. When this preliminary work is complete, PSE&G will begin installing the new gas mains and upgrading associated service lines that carry the gas to homes and businesses.
To upgrade the gas pipes, PSE&G crews will dig trenches, primarily in road surfaces, and lay new pipes block by block, so we can limit the impacted areas on any given day. There will be short-term road closures and detours during construction. Local police will direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic. At the end of each workday, the trenches will be filled in, and plates secured, on any open areas so people can safely drive and walk.
After the new gas mains are installed, PSE&G will need to access customers’ homes to connect their service lines and meter. PSE&G will contact homeowners to arrange a date and time to do the connections. During this work, customers will be without gas service for approximately four hours. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Any lawn areas, shrubs or other vegetation affected by our work will be restored. Grass areas will be raked and seeded.
In most cases, PSE&G will be able to install the new pipes without excavation. Lawn areas, shrubs or other vegetation affected by the work will be restored. Grass areas will be raked and seeded.
PSE&G crews will use work area protection including traffic cones, utility work signs, and barriers to ensure the job is done safely. The utility reminds motorists to slow down and follow detour signs when driving through the construction area.
How will roads be restored?
PSE&G repairs roads with temporary pavement until the ground settles. This takes about 45 to 90 days, depending on the weather and soil conditions. PSE&G then restores the roads with permanent paving in accordance with town ordinance and paving requirements.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call Oakland gas district office at 201-337-2519. Once the work has started, you may also speak to the supervisor on the job site.
Town will be gridlock for 4 months because the brain surgeons on the council majority still have the underpass lane closed. To add insult to injury they have a cop stationed at the old library to try and catch people who (smartly) try to skip the useless line of traffic and make a right on red.
I hope my friends in Willard enjoy the cut through traffic on Morningside, Upper etc and get a sense for what people who have to use the underpass or live near BF and Travell will have to endure.