The Township will soon begin a roadway improvement project along Linden Avenue utilizing over $300,000 in funding from the 2024 NJDOT Municipal Aid Grant (originally announced in November 2023). Construction is expected to be completed early Summer, weather permitting.

Planned construction work will include:

• Curbing, where needed
• Sidewalk repairs, where needed
• Tree removal and replacement
• Catch basin reconstruction
• Milling and paving of the roadway

In addition, several improvements identified in the Linden Avenue Walkable Community Study (visit the Neighborhood Traffic & Safety Committee for Study details) will be implemented to enhance roadway safety and accessibility for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists. These recommendations have been discussed and presented during several Township Council meetings as part of the public review process. Planned improvements include:

• New traffic markings such as bicycle lanes, stop bars, crosswalks, and centerlines in key areas
• A striped island and edge-of-road shoulder to create narrowed lanes at the Peckman Bridge
• Striped/painted crosswalk extensions with flexible, ground-mounted delineators at Brookside, Derwent, and Cumberland
• Painted traffic control measures between Grove and Fairview Avenue

To provide residents with more information and answer questions, the Township will hold a public information meeting on Monday, March 16 at 7:00 PM in the Verona Community Center Ballroom (880 Bloomfield Ave.). The meeting will also be available virtually via Zoom (see below details). A recording will be shared on YouTube following the meeting.

Notices are being distributed to Linden Avenue residents. The community will also be alerted through the Township’s AlertVerona emergency notification system. Residents who are not currently signed up for AlertVerona can register at VeronaNJ.org by selecting the “Emergency Alerts” button.

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Please use the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/97508905152

Join via audio:

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Webinar ID: 975 0890 5152

We thank you for your cooperation and patience during this construction. Please feel free to contact the Public Works Office at 973-857-4805 with any questions or concerns.