Brainerd Lake Bridge and Dam project

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Residents of Cranbury,

I am happy to report that the Middlesex County Board of Freeholders has approved the Cranbury Brainerd Lake Bridge and Dam project.

Over the last 3 years, the Township of Cranbury and its Township Committee members have been working closely with the Middlesex County Engineering staff as well as with a private engineering firm to address the structural issues of the Brainerd Lake Dam and Bridge.

As you know, the current state of Brainerd Lake has been less than desirable due to a weakness in the substructure and foundation of the Bridge. There had been a breach of water under the spill way which resulted in the Department of Environmental Protection, Bridge and Dam safety Division issuing an order that required Cranbury to lower the level of the lake to its present state.

Once the Brainerd Lake Bridge and Dam project has been completed the lake will be brought back to its original level.
Project points include:

1. The project will be advertised publicly for contractor bid the week of July 27,2013
2. The project is expected to begin the middle of October 2013
3. The duration of the project is expected to be approximately 10 to 11 Months
4. The bridge will not be closed to traffic. During daylight hours, traffic will be reduced to one lane. During the evening, both lanes will be open to traffic.

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

I want to thank the members of the Township Committee, Middlesex County Board of Freeholders and the Engineering Staff for their help and hard work. I also want to thank the residents of Cranbury for their patience and understanding.

David Cook
Township Committee

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Thanks for the update. Glad to see this project progressing.

[David W Cook-257o]

UPDATE: The contract for the Bridge and Dam project has been awarded. Expect initial construction activity to begin on or around 10/28/13. There will be no work that would effect sidewalks or roadways until after Halloween 10/31/13.