Work to replace the 75- and 100-year-old water mains along Main Street in Moorestown is underway.
Council awarded a contract last year to Black Rock Enterprises LLC, for the replacement of both water mains with a modern, new version that will replace both existing water mains from Church Street all the way to Lenola Road.
“This long, overdue water main replacement is a vital investment in Moorestown’s infrastructure, and I’m proud to see it finally moving forward,” said Mayor Quinton Law.
The project’s construction costs $4.2 million and is being supported by a $2.2-million federal grant secured with the help of U.S. Sen. Andy Kim. Briefly, the road is excavated to install the new water main, explained township manager Kevin Aberant. During active construction activity, there will be road closures in the immediate vicinity of the work area.
The road is covered up at the end of each day to allow normal traffic patterns at night. Once a large enough segment of the new main is installed, it will be sanitized and pressure tested. Only after passing all tests will it be connected to the existing water system.
“For too long, this project was delayed, but we’re tackling it head on to improve quality of life for generations to come,” Law explained. “I’m incredibly grateful to our township staff for keeping the public informed every step of the way.”
On the West Main Street portion of the project – from Church Street to Camden Avenue – the work will also include removal of trolley tracks that were paved over years ago. Crews have begun side-street connections to the pipe laid so far, and later this month, they are expected to begin water service connections to the homes along Kings Highway.
Letters providing 48-hour notice of water disruption will be delivered by the contractor to the affected homes. Drivers are reminded that the “road closed to thru traffic” signage means that only local traffic should utilize Kings Highway past East Camden Avenue.
“Through our special ‘Moore News: Main Street Edition’ newsletter, residents and businesses have had clear access to updates, timelines and detours,” Law noted, “ensuring the community stays informed and connected throughout the construction process.”
When the water main is completed, the township will repave its entire stretch of road from curb to curb. That work will likely take place sometime during 2026.
For project updates, residents can sign up for Moore News: Main Street Edition at www.moorestown.nj.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=940.
