Published on March 10, 2026
Emergency repairs to the Hacklebarney/Pottersville Road bridge over a tributary of the Black River in Chester Township will begin tomorrow, March 11, to address damage to a portion of the bridge’s stone masonry parapet.
The bridge, identified as Bridge No. 1401-258, is a single-span stone masonry arch structure measuring approximately seven feet in length with a 21.8-foot-wide roadway. The roadway is bordered by stone masonry parapets on both sides. The original construction date of the bridge is unknown.
Construction is expected to maintain one lane of alternating traffic while work is underway. Motorists traveling through the area should expect minor delays and are advised to drive safely and use caution while passing through the work zone.
Sparwick Contracting Inc., of Lafayette, New Jersey, will perform the emergency repair work. The county-funded project is estimated to cost approximately $123,000.
For more information or to report questions or concerns, contact the Morris County Division of Engineering and Transportation at 973-285-6750.
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