Partial Sewer Line Collapse In Jersey City To Be Repaired This Week: 440 Road Closures

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Emergency Sewer Line Repair Construction

Beginning August 26, the JCMUA will conduct 24/7 emergency repair work on Route 440 to replace the 100+ year old sewer pipes that have partially collapsed 17 feet underground. The partial collapse of the sewer pipe was identified during routine inspections. The construction is expected to take approximately 14 days, weather permitting.

As a result, please prepare for road closures along Route 440 from Route 185 to Danforth Avenue in the northbound direction and along Route 440 from Communipaw Avenue to Danforth Avenue in the southbound direction.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, as it is expected to significantly impact traffic in the surrounding area.  However, this emergency construction is extremely necessary to fix any potential dangers for drivers and residents, and the many service lines a full collapse will disrupt.

The following construction dates are tentative due to the nature of the project and potential weather and are subject to change:
August 26-September 1 — All northbound Rt. 440 lanes will be closed for approximately 7 days.
August 26-September 8 — All Rt. 440 southbound lanes will be closed for approximately 14 days.

No trucks will be allowed to drive through Country Village or any other side roads during construction. All truck routes will be marked for detours.

For more information, please visit www.jcmua.com.

Banner Image:  Sewer pipe.  Image Credit – Kevin Andre


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