Friday, August 31, 2012
The revamped street will be celebrated on Sept. 15.
Only a year ago, former Third Ward Councilor Nick Lewis described a new-and-improved South Park Street that would extend the feel of Church Street and create a new town center designed to draw more people to the downtown area. Following months of work, the project is—finally—just about done. South Park Street's sidewalks have been widened and angle parking has been replaced by (fewer) parallel spaces. A median has been created and businesses such as Leone's have set up tables and chairs outside their front doors. In addition, and perhaps most importantly for many residents, the street has been re-opened to car traffic in both directions. "I really like it," said shopper Mary Resnick. "I think more people will come out to Church Street …
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Work crews completed paving work on Monday.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Work crews completed the paving of South Park Street on Monday and the street is now completely open to traffic, according to Katya Wowk, the township's communications director. Traffic markings will be put down on Tuesday with the contractor spending the rest of the week cleaning up the site and addressing various outstandinng items such as brick layout repairs, she said. The project still awaits final inspection and PSE&G still needs to turn on electrical power. In addition, two decorative street lights must be installed, as well as the raised planter concrete caps which are still in the process of being fabricated. These remaining items may require short-term street closings (less than one day). But, generally speaking, completing of …
Friday, August 17, 2012
Lengthy redevelopment process nearing conclusion at intersections at Bloomfield Avenue, Church Street and Trinity Place.
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Friday, August 17, 2012
Montclair residents should plan ahead and look for alternative traffic routes Monday when the township begins milling and paving of South Park Street, township officials have announced. The paving, which will also include the intersections at Bloomfield Avenue and Church Street, will mark a significant step in the redevelopment process, which is close to completion. When work begins at 7 a.m. Monday, Church Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between Bloomfield Avenue and Trinity Place, according to township Communications Director Katya Wowk. The roadway will remain closed until paving is completed and is tar is cool enough to be driven over by cars. Residents living in and park in the area should move their cars before the work …
Monday, August 13, 2012
This will be final week of major construction.
The much-anticipated $1 million South Park Street redevelopment project, which entered its 20th week Monday, is only a few final steps away from completion, township officials said. On Monday, the township released its latest update on the project, saying that work will be completed this week on the center median installation and on the cobble bands crossing the roadway at each end. The update said: The last handicap accessible ramp on the southeast corner of Church Street will be constructed this week. Due to the nature of the contractor's work this week, the northbound travel lane will generally be closed during the day, but will be open at night and over the weekend. This will be the final week of major construction on South Park …
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
But when will road paving be completed?
The much-anticipated $1 million South Park Street redevelopment project entered its 15th week today. Over the past few days, the sidewalk on the west side of the street has been completed up to the Sharron Miller Academy of Dance at 14 South Park Street. Handicap ramps on Bloomfield Avenue also have been completed and work has begun on bump-out construction. This week, that bump-out work will continue on Church Street at the southwest corner (Starbucks) and southeast corner (Chez Renee) intersection of South Park and Church streets. Work may also continue on the curb along the west side of the street, according to an update released by the Township of Montclair today. But township officials say they still aren't sure when South Park …
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5:28 pm on Friday, August 31, 2012
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