Engineering & Transportation

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We secure funding for road, bridge, railroad, bicycle, and pedestrian projects. We also plan, design, and coordinate transportation projects.

Engineering staff:

designs, constructs, re-constructs, and paves county roads
bridge and culvert construction, drainage, and repair specifications
designs and constructs County building facilities and traffic signals on County roads

Transportation staff:

conduct studies and coordinate planning efforts with state agencies, municipalities, county departments, and the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority
supervise three county-owned freight railroads

The Morris County Board of Transportation advises the Division on its activities. It's appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.

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Gaston Road Bridge Reopens Ahead of Schedule in Morris Township

The County of Morris has fully reopened Gaston Road in Morris Township, after completing a county-funded bridge replacement project about three weeks ahead of schedule and within budget. Construction on the Gaston Road Bridge, located about midway along Gaston Road, began on March 2, 2026, requiring closure of the road to through-traffic between Washington Valley Road and Sussex Turnpike. Read the press release for more information.

Millbrook Avenue Closure in Randolph for Gas Main Installation

Beginning on Monday, April 6, Millbrook Avenue will be closed between Quaker Church Road and South Morris Street in the Township of Randolph for gas main installation. Work is scheduled to take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and is expected to continue through early July, weather permitting. The roadway will reopen at the end of each workday. Read the press release for more information.

East Hanover Avenue Bridge Rail Clearance Project - Public Comment Period

The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) in partnership with Morris County is investigating alternatives to eliminate the height restriction on NJ Transit's Morristown Line between Denville and Morristown that restricts the movement of Plate “F” Railcars to the Whippany Line. The first public meeting was held on October 14, and comments are accepted through November 14. Review the meeting materials and submit comments on the Project Website.

Local Safety Action Plan Adopted by Morris County Commissioners

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners this week approved a Local Safety Action Plan (LSAP), a strategic framework developed with the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) to improve roadway safety and reduce fatal and serious injury crashes across the county. Read the press release for more information.

Roadwork Set for Berkshire Valley Road in Jefferson, starts week of 9/22 or 9/29

Milling and paving on Berkshire Valley Road (County Road 699) in Jefferson Township are expected to begin the week of Sept. 22 or Sept. 29, following completion of drainage work now underway. Read the press release for more information.