Overview
A study to determine the appropriate improvements to the Picket Place Bridge over the South Branch of the Raritan River in Branchburg and Hillsborough Townships.Additional Details
Somerset County and the NJTPA are conducting a study to determine the appropriate improvements to the Picket Place Bridge over the South Branch of the Raritan River in Branchburg and Hillsborough Townships.The public is invited to come learn about the study and provide feedback during an open house-style meeting on May 2 from 5 to 8 p.m.
This project will study alternatives for replacing the concrete span, which is classified as structurally deficient and functionally obsolete. The concrete is deteriorating, resulting in rusting of the reinforcing steel substructure.
The study is being funded through the NJTPA’s Local Capital Project Delivery Program, which awards grants to counties and cities to investigate all aspects of a project, including environmental, right of way access, design and feasibility issues. Projects that complete this initial investigative work, called the Local Concept Development Phase, may be eligible for eventual construction with federal funds.
To learn more about the project visit www.picketplacaebridge.com.