262 Crosswicks Street,
Bordentown NJ 08505
609-291-2133 • Fax 609-298-5125
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 3:00PM
Roads and Infrastructure :
- Snow Plowing: During the times of snow, Public Works sand and salt the main arteries first, then the secondary roads will be done. Plowing occurs when 2 to 3 inches or more inches of snow has fallen.
- Complaints: To report pot holes, missing or broken street signs, or other road hazards, please call 609-291-2133.
Road Opening Permits
Contractors are required to obtain a Road Opening permit from the Township prior to cutting or excavating the road surface on any Township street. Permit applications must be filed in advance, and a 48-hour notice to the Public Works Department is required before excavating can begin. Failure to
notify the Department prior to excavation may result in backfilling operations and/or pavement restoration
to be rejected.
Fee Schedule For Road Opening Permits
Area
(square feet) |
Fee |
Restoration Deposit |
0-25 |
$25.00 |
$300.00 |
25-150 |
$1.00/sf |
$300.00 + $3.00/sqare foot over 25 square feet |
150-500 |
$150.00 |
$300.00 + $3.00/sqare foot over 25 square feet |
Over 500 |
TBD |
See below. |
Reinspection |
$25.00 |
|
For any opening over 500 square feet, or should the Township determine that the nature and/or duration of the opening requires that an inspector be present during the operation, the Permit Fees, Inspection Fees, and Restoration Deposit shall be dtermined by the Township Engineer and the Director of Public Works.
