East Brunswick, NJ – Route 18 southbound in East Brunswick, Middlesex County will be closed tonight at Racetrack Road for a drainage installation project lasting from Monday, April 29, at 11 p.m. to Tuesday, April 30, at 6 a.m. A detour will be in effect to guide motorists through the closure.
The closure is part of an $86.1 million federally funded project that includes repairs to about four and a half miles of Route 18 in East Brunswick, Middlesex County. The project, which involves milling and paving, drainage system improvements, utility relocation, and installation of new sidewalks, is projected to conclude in fall 2026. Variable messaging signs will provide advanced notice of traffic changes. Motorists are advised to check NJDOT’s traffic information website for updates.