PSEG Construction Work Begins In North Caldwell: Traffic, Gas Shutoff

NORTH CALDWELL, NJ — Construction work on Bloomfield Avenue in North Caldwell is expected to cause traffic delays, extra noise and brief interruptions in gas service, officials say.

The Borough of North Caldwell issued the following advisory on Sunday about the work, which is related to a PSE&G gas construction project:

“Bloomfield Avenue from White Rock Road to Linwood Terrace, will experience daily road construction beginning on Monday, October 16 for a PSE&G gas construction project. The construction will take place Monday through Friday from approximately 9 a.m. through 6 p.m. While the construction is taking place, Bloomfield Avenue will be restricted to only one lane in each direction. Please allow additional travel time and follow posted traffic detours accordingly. Your patience during this project is appreciated.”

PSE&G has issued an advisory about the ongoing work, which is also taking place in other New Jersey towns. It can be seen online here.

“As with any construction project, you may experience an increase in traffic, loud noise, and presence of heavy equipment and machinery,” PSE&G stated. “For more information on this project, as well as a video about the upgrade work, please visit pseg.com/gaswork. If you have any questions, please call 1-833-661- 6300.”

According to PSE&G, here’s some additional information that North Caldwell residents should be aware of.

TRENCHES - “To upgrade the gas lines, we dig trenches, primarily in road surfaces, and lay new pipes block-by-block to minimize disruptions. At the end of each workday, the trenches are filled in and protective plates are secured.”

DIGGING - “When possible, we avoid digging on properties. If we have to dig on your property, PSE&G/Contractor will restore any disturbance after the service line is installed. Grass areas are repaired and seeded, and concrete or asphalt openings are patched until final restoration work is scheduled.”

ACCESS TO HOMES - “After construction, a PSE&G technician will need access to your home to connect the service line and gas meter to the new gas main. We contact homeowners to arrange a date and time to do this work. On the day of your scheduled appointment, our technicians will ask you a series of pandemic-related safety questions.”

NO GAS SERVICE - “During the reconnection, you can expect to be without gas service for about four hours. If your meter is inside, we will move it to the outside of your home or business. Our technician will reconnect and relight all appliances. If you are not able to legally provide access to the property in question and require landlord approval, please let us know when we contact you. PSE&G technicians will be wearing personal protective equipment and will maintain physical distancing throughout the appointment and we ask that you also keep a safe distance from our technicians. Please allow technicians through the nearest entryway in proximity to the meter set location.”

ROAD REPAIR - “When work is finished, we repair roads with temporary pavement until the project is complete and the ground settles. This generally takes 45 to 90 days. Final restoration may take longer depending on the weather conditions, size of the project, time of year or at the request of the town. PSE&G will then have their contractors restore roads with permanent paving in accordance with town/county ordinances and paving requirements.”

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