[Adopted by Ord. No. 1759-03]
In the Interest of public safety it may be necessary to close
a public street to motor vehicle traffic an extended period of time
in order to undertake repair or reconstruction of the roadway or the
repair or installation of public utilities within the public right-of-way.
Such closing on a non-emergency basis shall only occur with the approval
of the Municipal Manager after conformance with the following regulations.
A.
The Municipal Engineer must determine that the road closing is necessary
to provide an adequate level of public safety.
B.
Not less than seven days prior to the propose date of closing, signs
shall be erected notifying the public of the date of closing. The
location of the signage shall be determined by the Municipal Engineer.
C.
A detour plan establishing an alternate route shall be approved by
the Municipal Engineer. If the detour plan includes roadways under
the jurisdiction of Mercer County, the State of New Jersey or another
municipality, then written approval of the plan must be provided by
the appropriate governmental entity.
D.
Prior to the road closing a detour signage plan must be approved
by the Municipal Engineer and signs must be erected prior to road
closing.
E.
A written notice or proposed road closing with a copy to the Municipal
Engineer must be provided to the following:
(1)
Chief - Lawrence Police Division.
(2)
Director - Office of Emergency Management.
(3)
Chief - Lawrence Township Volunteer First Aid Squad.
(4)
Chiefs - Lawrence Township Volunteer Fire Companies.
(5)
Superintendent - Lawrence Township Public Schools.
(6)
New Jersey Transit - when the closed roadway accommodates public
transportation.
