Road Construction and Project Updates – 10-25.2025

Sidewalk, Curb & Road Repair

The Town of Phillipsburg is proud to announce that, through partnership with NJDOT funding, we are moving forward with sidewalk replacements and road repaving projects. These improvements will enhance the quality of life, provide safer sidewalks, update stormwater systems, and add ADA-compliant curb ramps throughout town.We appreciate everyone’s patience during construction—these upgrades will make a lasting difference for our community!
Need to know info:

• Scheduled start Tuesday, September 23, 2025
• Projected end date: November 19, 2025
• Weekdays only, no work on 10/13
• All dates are weather permitting, schedule is subject to change
• Schedule:

• Sept. 23 – Oct. 2 – Filmore to Chambers Street: remove and replace curb and sidewalk.
• Oct. 3 – Oct. 16 – Filmore to Lewis street: remove and replace old storm drains and underground pipes.
• Oct. 17 – Oct. 23 – Henshaw court:(back end) remove and replace concrete curb
• Oct. 24 – Nov. 4-Filmore Street: remove and replace curb and sidewalk
• Nov. 5 – Nov. 12-Filmore Street: milling, paving & striping
• Nov. 13 – Nov. 19 – sign installation & clean up

Mercer Street Water Main Project Update
Week of October 27 – November 1, 2025
CRJ Contracting will continue work on the Mercer Street Water Main Project next week.

🔹 Crew 1 will focus on main installation between Stockton Street and River Street.
🔹 Crews 2 & 3 will handle service connections between Stockton Street and Jefferson Street.

All intersections — including River, Stockton, and Jefferson Streets — are expected to remain open during this phase of construction.

Aqua New Jersey – Lead Service Line Replacement
Miller Construction, under the direction of Aqua New Jersey, is continuing its Lead Service Line Replacement Campaign throughout Phillipsburg. This project is part of Aqua’s ongoing effort to provide cleaner, healthier water for all residents — at no cost to you.

The following addresses are being serviced in the dates mentioned. Affected residents should have received prior notice directly from Aqua. We appreciate your patience and cooperation while crews work in your area to complete these important improvements. For more information, please visit AquaNJ.com or contact Aqua’s customer service directly.

MONDAY 10/27/2025
339 PURSEL ST
320 PURSEL ST

 TUESDAY 10/28/25
436 BRAKELY AVE
63 HECKMAN

WEDNESDAY 10/29/25
350 CHAMBERST ST
2 – 10 HECKMAN ST

THURSDAY  10/30/25
74 WOODLAWN
157 AURORA ST

FRIDAY 10/31/25
316 PURSEL ST

The Town does its best to share information with residents as quickly and accurately as it is received from outside sources. We know these projects can feel disruptive, but please know they are undertaken to strengthen and improve our community. Your patience and understanding mean a lot as we work together to make Phillipsburg better.