Two-day roadwork project expected to disrupt heavily traveled corridor used by commuters and school buses.
Jackson, NJ – A sinkhole discovered at a major Jackson intersection is set to trigger traffic disruptions this week as county crews move forward with a full repair in one of the township’s busiest corridors.
Local officials said the issue was identified on March 27, when Jackson Department of Public Works crews encountered a sinkhole near the jughandle connecting County Line Road to Brewers Bridge Road northbound. A temporary fix was put in place to stabilize the area.
Ocean County crews later inspected the site, cleaning out the underlying pipe and making additional temporary pavement repairs while preparing for a more permanent solution.
County to replace pipe after temporary fixes
Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and the Jackson Township Council said the county is now planning to replace the pipe beneath the roadway, which is believed to be the source of the sinkhole.
“Jackson DPW encountered a sinkhole Friday 3/27 and made a temporary repair,” officials said. “Ocean County DPW came in early last week, cleaned the pipe and made temporary pavement repair.”
The full repair project is scheduled to begin Tuesday, April 8, weather permitting, and is expected to take approximately two days to complete.
Major traffic impact expected in busy area
The construction zone sits in a heavily traveled section of eastern Jackson, frequently used by school buses and daily commuters traveling between Jackson, Lakewood, and surrounding areas.
Officials warned drivers to expect delays and consider alternate routes during the repair period.
“The County is planning on replacing it this week, as they had to wait for utility markout,” the township said.
Key Points
- Sinkhole discovered March 27 at County Line jughandle in Jackson
- Ocean County plans two-day pipe replacement starting April 8
- Drivers should expect delays in heavily traveled commuter corridor
