Burlington County will resurface sections of 16 county roads across 14 municipalities as part of its latest State Funded Overlay Plan. The project will cover just over 34 miles and includes towns such as Moorestown, Westampton, Burlington City, Burlington Township, Springfield, Florence, Evesham, Eastampton, Mount Holly, Pemberton Township, Southampton, Shamong, Washington Township and Bass River.
The Board of County Commissioners approved a contract with Arawak Paving Co., based in Hammonton. The $11.1 million contract is primarily funded by annual transportation aid from the state of New Jersey. The New Jersey Department of Transportation must also approve the contract.
“Burlington County is the largest county in New Jersey geographically and has more than 500 linear miles of County roads, 411 County bridges and 700 culverts. Maintaining this infrastructure is one of the most important services our County performs, and every dollar of aid we receive is critical for that purpose,” said Burlington County Commissioner Director Dr. Felicia Hopson.
Burlington County covers an area of 827 square miles and consists of 40 political subdivisions including three cities, six boroughs and 31 townships according to its official website.
The roadwork schedule depends on weather conditions. After each section is completed with milling and paving work, the contractor will move to the next location until all projects are finished.
Currently, a separate repaving program covering another set of 16 county roads totaling 33.4 miles is already underway.
State Senator Troy Singleton commented on the importance of maintaining roadways: “Road resurfacing work is critically important and helps guard against more significant and expensive fixes. We’re pleased to hear a new round of repaving work will begin soon and help ensure Burlington County continues to have safe, quality roads and infrastructure.”
Assemblywoman Andrea Katz added: “Road maintenance is critically important for mobility, safety, economic growth and overall quality of life. Advocating to make sure Burlington County receives an appropriate share of transportation aid for its large road network is a responsibility I take seriously, so it’s gratifying to see state funding invested in important road improvements across the county.”
Sections scheduled for resurfacing include Bridgeboro Road in Moorestown; Irick Road in Westampton and Burlington Townships; Old York Road through Burlington, Springfield and Florence Townships; Columbus Road in Burlington City and Township; Mt. Holly-Jacksonville Road in Westampton, Eastampton and Springfield Townships; Juliustown-Georgetown/Odd Fellows Road in Springfield & Pemberton Townships; Arney’s Mount Road in Springfield Township; Smithville Road in Eastampton Township; Mill Street/Mt. Holly-Smithville Road in Mt. Holly & Eastampton Townships; South Avenue in Mt. Holly Township; Evesboro-Medford Road in Evesham Township; Ridge Road in Southampton Township; New Lisbon Road in Pemberton Township; Four Mile Road also in Pemberton Township; Willow Grove Road in Shamong Township; Chatsworth/North Maple Avenue through Washington & Bass River Townships.
Burlington County operates under a Board comprising five at-large commissioners with Eve Cullinan serving as county administrator according to information available on its official website. The county also features public amenities such as Historic Smithville Park—a 312-acre site—and offers programs like Outstanding Women of Burlington County awards.
