Date: March 13, 2023

Monmouth County - Newman Springs Road and Rumson Place Main Replacement

Updates in project work hours and detours will be posted on this page periodically for the duration of the project. For questions about the project, email RumsonPlace36@amwater.com. 

5/19/2023 UPDATE: 

Next week, J. Fletcher Creamer will continue to work on Rumson Place installing and testing the 36-inch water main with working hours from 7:00am to 4:00pm.

5/12/2023 UPDATE:

Next week, J. Fletcher Creamer will continue working on Rumson Place 7 a.m to 4 p.m. installing the 36-inch water main.

5/5/2023 UPDATE:

Next week, J. Fletcher Creamer will be working on Rumson Place 7 a.m to 4 p.m. installing the 36-inch water main.

4/28/2023 UPDATE:

Next week, J. Fletcher Creamer will continue to work 24/7 performing the jack and bore and water main installation on Rumson Place and Newman Springs Road until 4:00 am on Thursday, 5/4. After 4:00 am on Thursday, work will revert to taking place overnight on Newman Springs Road and during the day until 4 p.m. on Rumson Place. 

4/21/2023 UPDATE:

J. Fletcher Creamer will be working on Rumson Place and Newman Springs Road starting at 4:00 am Monday, 4/24 to 4:00 am Monday, 5/1 performing the jack and bore. J. Fletcher Creamer will be working around the clock, 24/7 until the jack and bore is complete.

4/14/23 UPDATE

Next week 4/17-4/21, J. Fletcher Creamer will be working on Rumson Place during the day pouring the thrust block, preparing the jack and bore, and drilling the pilot hole, and at night on Newman Springs Road shoring and dewatering the receiving pit.

4/7/23 UPDATE

J. Fletcher Creamer will be working on Rumson Place during the day on Monday 4/10 excavating the jacking pit and at night on Newman Springs Road on Tuesday 4/11 - Friday 4/14 performing test pits and excavating the receiving pit.

3/31/23 UPDATE

J. Fletcher Creamer will be working on Newman Springs Road at night on Monday 4/3 & Tuesday 4/4 to install water services and on Rumson Place during the day on Wednesday 4/5, Thursday 4/6, and Friday 4/7 excavating the jacking pit.

Work Schedule as of 3/14/23

  • 3/20 – 3/28/2023:  Days 7AM – 3PM
  • 4/3 – 4/6/2023: Nights 7PM – 5AM
  • 4/10 – 4/18/2023: 24 Hour Operation
  • 4/19 – 5/19/2023: Days 7AM – 3PM

NOTE: From 4/19 – 5/10/2023 Creamer will work Nights (7PM – 5AM) while on Newman Springs Rd

Below is the anticipated detour route for the project. 

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Project Overview

New Jersey American Water is preparing to replace approximately 800 feet of aging 36-inch cast iron transmission water main that was installed in the 1970s with new 36-inch ductile iron main along Newman Springs Road (from Auto Exotica to Broad Street) and Rumson Place (from Broad Street to West Lake Road). The project represents a critical investment for the company in support of our commitment to provide customers with safe, reliable water service.

Project Start/ End and Work Hours

Weather permitting, our local, qualified contractor, J. F. Creamer & Son, Inc. is scheduled to mobilize on or about March 20 with construction to begin on or about March 27. Work will take place during normal daytime hours with some night work expected to maintain project schedule, and all work is expected to be completed within approximately two months. 

On or about Monday, April 10, 2023, work hours will shift to a 24/7 operation while the water main is being installed beneath the NJ Transit Railway and NJDOT Route 35. Work hours will revert to normal daytime hours on or about April 19. Final street restorations will be completed in fall of 2023.

Traffic Flow and Accessibility

Sections of street where construction is taking place will be closed during work hours. All traffic control will be coordinated with local police or road authorities. Motorists should use caution, obey traffic signs and follow detour routes when driving in the area.

Noise

As with any construction project, some noise will be unavoidable with this project. We apologize for any inconvenience, and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Site Maintenance

The project site will be maintained and cleaned each day before contractors have completed work.

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