A bond ordinance providing funds for the second phase of a traffic calming project on Plainsboro Road is expected to be introduced by Township Committee on Tuesday, November 10.
The township received a $1.14 million grant toward the second phase of reconstruction, which will cost a total $1.75 million. The $580,000 bond ordinance will make up the difference, said Township Administrator Robert Sheehan.
Phase II of the reconstruction project will continue work performed several years ago on Plainsboro Road from Morris Davison Park up to Deer Creek Drive. The second phase of reconstruction will run from Deer Creek Drive, west on Plainsboro Road to the P-loop. Improvements include construction of an island in the middle of the roadway, enhancing pedestrian safety and crosswalks, and providing for new curbing.
“The islands and crosswalk improvements are really placing that premium on trying to enhance pedestrian safety,” Sheehan said.
Sheehan said the township was fortunate to receive the grant to cover a large portion of the costs for the project. Once the bond ordinance is introduced and subsequently adopted, township officials will have the winter months to bid the project. Sheehan anticipates the project will begin in the spring.
