TUCKAHOE — The resurfacing project on Tuckahoe Road in Upper Township started April 21, and is expected to be completed by June 30. The work is taking place on Tuckahoe Road (County Road No. 631) from 0.55 mile southwest of Church Road to Tuckahoe Road Extension in the Marmora section.
Due to the limited room to perform the construction activities, no westbound traffic (heading towards Tuckahoe) will be allowed in the construction zone. Westbound traffic will be detoured to Stagecoach Road. Eastbound traffic will be maintained through the construction zone so as to provide access for local residents and school buses, however, through traffic will be encouraged to use alternate routes. During times of no construction activities, such as the weekend, Tuckahoe Road will be fully open to both directions of travel.
Arawak Paving Company, Inc. of Hammonton is working on the initial phase of work which consists of removing the asphalt overlay, conducting a survey and developing a smooth riding surface.
The main construction phase will start the week of May 5 and the will focus on improving and expanding the storm drainage facilities; installing concrete curbs; removing unwarranted guide rail; and reconstructing the roadway shoulders.
A minor widening of the roadway occurs at the intersection of Church Road to allow the construction of a left-turn lane on Tuckahoe Road. Additionally, catch basins are to be constructed and existing undersized catch basins will be upgraded to assist in the storm water runoff from the roadway. The installation of concrete curbs together with the upgrade of the drainage facilities is meant to address the erosion of the embankments to Tuckahoe Road.
Once all of the drainage work is complete and the curbs installed, the entire width of the roadway will be resurfaced. Upon completion of the paving operations, new long-life pavement stripes will be applied and raised pavement markers will be installed along the centerline.
Arawak Paving Company was awarded the $1.5-million construction contract by freeholders on March 11.
Gannett Fleming, Inc., Mount Laurel designed the project and Churchill, PC; Berlin is providing construction oversight.
The project is funded by the Federal Highway Administration Local-Lead Surface Transportation Program and is being administered by South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization and the state Department of Transportation.
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