Commissioner Dr. Joseph P. Scarpelli would like to notify residents of an upcoming road project that may impact Township residents. This notification is intended to inform residents about the scope of the work and to help maintain safety within the community. Our goal is to minimize disruption to residents while completing the work as quickly and efficiently as possible. If you have any questions regarding the information below, please do not hesitate to contact Commissioner Scarpelli’s office at the Department of Public Works at 973-284-4958.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION NOTIFICATION 
Bloomfield Avenue
Location: High Street to Raymond Avenue

On Thursday, August 27, 2026, weather permitting, the Township’s contractor, DLS Contracting, will be performing roadway milling operations on Bloomfield Avenue from High Street to Raymond Avenue with repaving of the roadway scheduled for Monday, August 31, 2026. Work hours will generally be between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Please note that these dates are subject to change due to weather and unforeseen delays.

Residents are asked to please adhere to the NO PARKING signs that will be posted along the roadway, which will indicate the applicable work dates and hours of operation.

TRAFFIC IMPACTS:

• Street/Roadway will be closed during construction hours;
• NO vehicular traffic will be permitted on roadway during work hours;
• Due to nature of the work there may be delays as equipment is moved;
• If posted, please follow all specified detour routes and Parking restrictions;
• Traffic delays are expected – please plan alternate routes.

RESIDENT IMPACTS:

• Street closures during construction hours for vehicles;
• NO vehicular traffic will be permitted on roadway during work hours;
• Entry and Exit to/from Driveways will not be permitted during work hours;
• Due to nature of the work there may be delays as equipment is moved;
• Please park all vehicles on side streets outside of work zone if needed during work hours;
• Contact the Nutley Police Department regarding overnight parking restrictions.

PEDESTRIAN IMPACTS

• Pedestrian walkway access may be limited during construction period;
• We ask that when accessing these areas you use extreme caution.

We appreciate your cooperation and thank you for your patience while we rebuild Nutley’s infrastructure.

If you have any questions or concerns or would like to learn more about the project, please call (973) 284-4958.