Commuter Alert: Major Road Closure on East Glen Avenue Starts This Thursday
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
If your daily commute, school run, or delivery route takes you through the heart of Ridgewood, you will want to adjust your GPS and plan for major delays starting this week.
The Village of Ridgewood has announced an extensive, multi-day road closure on a vital local thoroughfare to accommodate critical utility upgrades. With traffic being redirected in both directions, knowing the detour routes ahead of time will save you from getting stuck in gridlock.
Here is the official closure schedule, the specific areas affected, and how to plan your detour.
The Closure Schedule: What You Need to Know
A major water main installation project will completely shut down a heavily trafficked section of East Glen Avenue. The street will be closed to all through traffic during peak daytime hours according to the following timeline:
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Starting Date: Thursday, June 18
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Daily Hours: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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Extended Timeline: East Glen Avenue will remain closed daily throughout next week, with one notable exception—it will be open on Tuesday, June 23.
Because the road will close precisely at 7:00 AM, early morning commuters and local delivery routes will be impacted immediately.
Affected Areas and Detour Route
The construction zone spans a critical stretch of the township’s infrastructure. The absolute closure applies to:
East Glen Avenue in both directions between Van Emburgh Avenue and East Saddle River Road.
How to Navigate the Interruption:
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Follow Posted Signs: Local police and traffic safety officers will have designated detour signs in place to reroute vehicles around the construction grid.
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Allow Extra Travel Time: Secondary local roads are expected to experience a significant surge in volume during the morning and afternoon rush hours.
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Local Access: Provisions will be made to ensure residents living directly within the closure zone can access their properties, though minor delays should still be anticipated.
Investing in Ridgewood’s Infrastructure
While traffic delays are always a headache, municipal officials emphasize that this water main installation work is a mandatory piece of long-term infrastructure upkeep. Replacing and upgrading these underground mains ensures the community maintains optimal water pressure, system reliability, and clean distribution for years to come.
The Village appreciates the patience and cooperation of all residents and motorists while engineering crews work safely to complete this project on schedule.
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Before everybody freaks out, this is a limited section of East Glen. Most of the street will apparently be unaffected.