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Mahwah NJ, the iconic Sheraton Crossroads Hotel in Mahwah is scheduled for implosion on April 27, marking the end of an era for the 250-foot-tall, 25-story structure that once stood as a regional landmark.
Highways to Close for Safety During Demolition
To minimize driver distractions and ensure public safety, Routes 287 and 17 will be temporarily closed during the implosion. While an exact time has yet to be confirmed, the demolition is expected to take place in the morning.
Extensive Planning for a Controlled Demolition
At a recent township meeting, Mahwah Township Engineer Mike Kelly confirmed that the demolition will be handled by an experienced implosion team. Local agencies, including police, fire, ambulance services, and building inspectors, have collaborated to ensure a safe and efficient process.
“We don’t take buildings like this down all the time,” Kelly said. “The Department of Labor oversees explosives in New Jersey, and the implosion itself will take about 30 seconds. Water cannons will be used to minimize dust.”
The building has already been gutted, and all asbestos and hazardous materials have been removed, ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
Residents Will Be Notified in Advance
Mahwah Business Administrator Ben Kezmarsky stated that residents within 200 feet of the site will receive direct notifications. Alerts will also be sent via Reverse 911, Nixle, highway signboards, and social media.
A Historic Site With an Uncertain Future
The Sheraton Crossroads Hotel opened in 1987 but shut its doors in December 2023. Despite the Township Council’s approval to expand the allowable building space from 1.7 million to 4 million square feet, no redevelopment plans have been finalized.
Over the years, the site has seen various proposals, including plans for a shopping mall, mixed-use housing, and retail space. Initially, a large-scale residential project was considered, but recent agreements have shifted plans toward building two warehouses instead.
Before the Sheraton, the property was home to the Ford Motor Plant from 1955 to 1980, once the largest auto processing facility in the U.S., spanning 4.7 million square feet on 172 acres.
With the Sheraton Crossroads set to vanish from the skyline, Mahwah residents now await the next chapter for this historic site.
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I can’t believe they are knocking down the hotel for a warehouse. I would have thought that it would be easier to retrofit it to be senior housing or mixed use. The hotel was built very solid. Also going to miss the fantastic car shows there!
Not warehouses they’ll be some sort of housing there too