Construction Work On Chatham Road Could Last Three Months, Officials Say

CHATHAM, NJ — Next week marks the official start of the anticipated three months of planned pre-construction on Shunpike Road, which passes through Chatham Township.

According to officials, New Jersey American Water will install approximately 4,000 feet of new water main along Shunpike Road, from the intersection with Loantaka Way to Southern Boulevard.

The work is scheduled to begin on February 5 and will take approximately three months to complete. Working hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Shunpike Road will be blocked throughout the renovation, with traffic detours in place.

Heavy traffic delays are expected, so motorists are encouraged to plan accordingly.

Here are the detours for Loantaka Way traffic:

• Northbound traffic on Loantaka Way will be diverted to make a right onto Woodland Road. Traffic will be directed to turn right onto Green Village Road, leading to Shunpike Road.
• Southbound traffic on Loantaka Way will be detoured to make a left onto Spring Valley Road. Traffic will then continue onto Green Village Road, leading to Shunpike Road.

Here is the detour for westbound Shunpike Road traffic:

• Westbound traffic on Shunpike will make a left onto Green Village Road. Traffic will then continue onto Spring Valley Road. Vehicles will then be directed to make a right turn onto Loantaka Way, leading to Shunpike Road.

Residents along Shunpike Road and Chatham Day School-related traffic will have special access, the Morris County Division of Engineering and Transportation said.

Traffic directors will be on-site to assist these vehicles through the work zone.

For any questions or concerns, residents are asked to contact the Morris County Division of Engineering and Transportation at 973-285-6750.