EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has announced that lane closures on Route 18 northbound will begin tonight, Monday, September 30, as part of an ongoing pavement project in East Brunswick, Middlesex County.
Starting at 8 p.m. tonight and continuing nightly through Friday, the left and center lanes will be closed between Hillside Avenue and West Ferris Street. The closures will last until 6 a.m. each morning to allow for road restriping and the installation of barriers in the left lane. At least one lane will remain open overnight, with two lanes available during the day.
A long-term closure of the left lane is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. on Saturday, October 5. This closure, which will last for approximately one year, is necessary for drainage installation, gas main work, curb improvements, and median repairs. During this period, at least two lanes will remain open, and access to local businesses and side streets will be maintained.
This work is part of an $86.1 million federally funded project that includes repaving, drainage upgrades, and intersection improvements along four and a half miles of Route 18. The project is expected to be completed by fall 2026.
Motorists are encouraged to drive cautiously through the work zone and anticipate delays. For real-time traffic updates, visit 511NJ.org.
