Lane Closure on Flanders-Netcong Road in Mount Olive Township

Published on June 16, 2025

Temporary Detour for Erosion Control Project Scheduled to Begin June 23

Beginning Monday, June 23, southbound traffic on Flanders-Netcong Rd. (County Road 613) between U.S. Route 206 and Flanders-Drakestown Rd. will be temporarily detoured for Phase 1 of an erosion control project. Northbound traffic will be maintained at all times throughout the project.

Work will take place Monday through Friday, from approximately 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The closure and detour will be lifted at the end of each workday. Phase 1 is expected to take approximately 5 to 10 business days to complete.

Phase 2 of the project will begin Monday, July 14, at which time southbound traffic in the same area will be permanently detoured. Work will follow the same weekday schedule, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., but the detour will remain in effect at all times, including off-hours, until construction is complete. Phase 2 is expected to take approximately 15 to 20 business days.

Detour Routes for Southbound Traffic

Flanders-Netcong Rd. heading toward U.S. Route 206 (before Drakesdale Rd.)

  • Turn left on to Drakesdale Rd.
  • Turn right on to U.S. Route 206
  • Continue to the intersection of U.S. Route 206 and Flanders-Netcong Rd. (C.R. 613), end of detour

Traffic from Flanders Rd., Corey Rd., Ramar St. and Flanders-Drakestown Rd.

  • Turn left on to Flanders-Netcong Rd.
  • Turn right on to Drakesdale Rd.
  • Turn right on to U.S. Route 206
  • Continue straight to the intersection of U.S. Route 206 and Flanders-Netcong Rd. (C.R. 613), end of detour

Residents within the closure limits will be provided access where possible, with accommodations made for postal services, waste collection, emergency response and medical transportation. For more information or to report questions or concerns, please contact the Morris County Division of Engineering and Transportation at 973-285-6750.

 

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