Road Improvement Information

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Welcome to the Borough of Madison road improvement information webpage. This page has been created in an effort to keep residents informed of the road improvement projects that are ongoing throughout the borough. We’re here to give you more information for less inconvenience. 

Posted to this site will be all schedules, updates and any emergency work. As well, updates on projects and any changes to the schedules will be posted as the work is ongoing.

Specific access or scheduling problems may be directed to the office of the Borough Engineer (593-3060). The Police Department (593-3000) can be contacted for traffic information and assistance. 

After hour for PSE&G gas main improvements should be called into (800) 436-7734. 

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UPDATED 8/10/2022
POSTED 7/22/2022

Milling & Paving Information

The Borough of Madison’s contractor, Tilcon and its’ milling/paving subcontractors will be working for the Borough of Madison under the Morris County Cooperative Bids to complete the resurfacing of local roads. The tentative schedule for milling and paving are as follows: 

Your cooperation is requested to restrict or relocate vehicles you need to use between 7:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. when the contractor is active in the area on the street. This will minimize interruption of construction work and allow the contractor to finish as soon as possible. Temporary Parking on a local street within 1000 feet of work may be anticipated with the cooperation of the Police, who will be available for information and assistance at roadway entrance locations.

Roadways will remain closed to all vehicular traffic for a minimum of four (4) hours after paving concludes, 

Completed Friday, August 5 

  • Normal Circle
  • Union Hill Road (upper section)

Completed Monday, August 8

  • Union Hill Road (lower section - Woodland to Kings)
  • Dwyer Street
  • Wilmer Street

Completed Tuesday, August 9

  • Elm Street
  • Page Street
  • Howard Street

Completed Paving Wednesday, August 9 

  • Lee Avenue
  • Surrey Lane
  • Leigh Drive


Your cooperation is requested to restrict or relocate vehicles you need to use between 8:00 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. when the contractor is active on the street. This will minimize interruption of construction work and allow the contractor to finish as soon as possible. Temporary Parking on a local street within 1000 feet of work may be anticipated with the cooperation of the Police. Garbage and Recycling collection may be modified. 

Emergency “NO PARKING” will be enforced by the Police Department during paving if vehicles impede construction progress. The Police Department (593-3000) can be contacted for traffic information and assistance (let them know your plate number and vehicle location if parking on adjoining street).

We appreciate your continued cooperation as we begin our 2022 mill and overlay road improvement projects, and work to improve the infrastructure and roads throughout Madison.

*Please note the schedule is weather dependent and subject to change. Any updated or changes in schedule will be relayed on this website, through borough social media and AlertMadison.

POSTED 6/1/2022

Howard Street & Norman Circle Road Reconstruction 

Beginning on or about June 2, 2022 the Borough of Madison’s contractor, Cifelli and Sons Contracting, will begin the 2022 Road Reconstruction project on Howard Street & Norman Circle. 

Improvements include reconstruction of the roadway, complete curbing, drainage, milling and paving. We anticipate the entire scope of this work to last approx. 6 weeks. 

Howard Street & Norman Circle may be CLOSED in both directions, with local access ONLY.

Your cooperation is requested to restrict or relocate vehicles you need to use between 8:00 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. when the contractor is active in the area on the street – work typically, when possible, localized in sections of 300 feet. This will minimize interruption of construction work and allow the contractor to finish as soon as possible. Temporary Parking on a local street within 1000 feet of work may be anticipated with the cooperation of the Police, who will be available for information and assistance at roadway entrance locations.

Emergency “NO PARKING” will be enforced by the Police Department during paving if vehicles impede construction progress. The Police Department (593-3000) can be contacted for traffic information and assistance (let them know your plate number and vehicle location if parking on adjoining street). For questions on the project, please contact the Borough Engineer at (973) 593-3061.

We appreciate your continued cooperation as we continue our 2022 road improvement projects, and work to improve the infrastructure and roads throughout Madison.

*Please note the schedule is weather dependent and subject to change. Any updated or changes in schedule will be relayed on this website, through borough social media and AlertMadison.

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Update for the week of June 20, 2022 for residents on or adjoining Howard Street and Norman Circle

A general form of notice has been sent to residences adjoining public road construction work.

Other municipal information channels such as social media and Rosenet can be accessed for information.

If driveway access is restricted, please utilize any road location within 1000 feet of any home that may provide a reasonable location to park with police cooperation.  If at any point the contractor is not cooperative or is causing problems for access, visitation or safety, please let us know as soon as possible.  Heavy construction must be approached with caution and given safe distance where ever possible for the next 30 days.  The disturbance is temporary but the improvements are permanent.

Once initial topsoil has been placed, please check the operation of your irrigation and electronic fences where applicable. If operation is not restored to what existed prior to construction work please advise the Borough Engineer so that we can contact the contractor or authorize independent to complete any necessary repairs.

Howard Street

  • Curb, apron, storm sewer, driveway paving and topsoil/seed has been accomplished.
  • Residents are asked to please water new seed frequently if possible.
  • Final milling and paving will be scheduled within the next 3 weeks.

Norman Circle

  • Tree and curb removal completed - Shade Tree Committee can assist with replacement.
  • Curb, apron, storm sewer, driveway paving, topsoil/seed will be complete this week both sides of street.
  • Final road sweeping and cleanup anticipated this week also.
  • Residents are asked to please water new seed frequently if possible.
  • Final milling and paving will be scheduled within the next 3 weeks.

If there are other restorative measures you believe necessary, please advise the Borough Engineer.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Robert A. Vogel, PE
(973) 593-3061

Update for the week of June 13, 2022 for residents on or adjoining Howard Street and Norman Circle

A general form of notice has been sent to residences adjoining the road construction work.

Other municipal information channels such as social media and Rosenet can be accessed for information.

If driveway access is restricted, please utilize any road location within 1000 feet of any home that may provide a reasonable location to park with police cooperation. If at any point the contractor is not cooperative or is causing problems for access, visitation or safety, please let us know as soon as possible. Heavy construction must be approached with caution and given safe distance where ever possible for the next 30 days. The disturbance is temporary but the improvements are permanent.

Howard Street

Curb, apron, storm sewer, driveway paving and topsoil/seed has been accomplished. Final milling and paving will be scheduled later in the month.

Norman Circle

Tree and curb removal on the south side of the street has been completed. Tree replacement, if desired, may be coordinated with the Shade Tree Committee.

Storm sewer installation and curbing on the south side of the street will proceed this week. If curb is being replaced in your driveway the contractor intends to let you know before access is compromised.

In addition to the above, residents cooperation is requested to please circle private irrigation heads or indicate electric dog fence where possible using some sort of markings (flags, spray paint, etc.).

If access is restricted, please note Beverly Rd., Broadview Ave or Crestview Ave are within 1000 feet of any home on Norman Circle and may provide a reasonable location to park with police permission;

Future Work 

Final milling and paving will be scheduled later in the month.

Driveways, topsoil and seed restoration work will continue with a thorough street sweeping.

Residents are asked to please water new seed frequently if possible.

Please check the operation of your irrigation and electronic fences where applicable. If operation is not restored to what existed prior to construction work please advise the Borough Engineer so that we can contact the contractor or authorize independent to complete any necessary repairs.

If there are other restorative measures you believe necessary, please advise the Borough Engineer.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Robert A. Vogel, PE
(973) 593-3061