Engineering Division
Cutting into a Road
A Road Opening Permit from the Engineering Division is
needed if you wish to cut into a road. The application fee is $100.
An Inspection Fee based on the size of the trench or opening is also
required. In addition, a $500 refundable deposit is required to guarantee
road restoration costs. The permit application may be picked up in
the Township Engineer's office.
Please include with the application
a detailed drawing or sketch of the road opening, number of linear
feet of road, depth of trench, name and address of the contractor
and expected date of work. Also needed are business and emergency
phone numbers of both the contractor and the applicant. Depending
on the road, a traffic control plan may also be needed as per the Traffic & Safety
Bureau's requirements. Before you begin to dig, it is
required that you call the New Jersey State Board of Public Utilities "One-Call
Hotline" at 800-272-1000 to find out about underground utilities
that you potentially in conflict with.
Please be advised the current road opening permit requirements
are under review and any changes to the requirements by ordinance
will be added to this section when effective.
