The scope of work entailed rebuilding the wall by removing all material above the arches and reinstalling the existing stonework with a lightweight concrete. The downstream (western) stone spandrel wall had deteriorated to the point of needing full reconstruction. Morris County funded the $1,008,000 project in the German Valley Historic District that will extend the life of the bridge another 30 to 40 years. “The roads and bridges Morris County is responsible for are among the best maintained - possibly the best maintained - in the state as we follow a plan developed 10 years ago that also included doubling the miles of county roads paved,” stated Morris County Commissioner Director John Krickus, who was joined by Commissioner Doug Cabana and Washington Township Mayor Matt Murello on the bridge.Ī vital link for the Long Valley community, the 150-year-old bridge allows travelers to safely cross on a newly paved riding surface supported by structurally reinforced walls and arches.

There could be some pockets of heavy rain, if atmospheric moisture ramps up enough.Morris County officials gathered this morning on the Schooley’s Mountain Road bridge in Washington Township for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate construction wrapping up three weeks ahead of schedule, as the historic bridge is set to reopen tomorrow morning. So Thursday presents our next chance of widespread rain.Īs it stands now, spotty to scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible starting Thursday afternoon, through Thursday night. Third, high temperatures will bounce back to the almost-normal lower 80s.Īnd fourth, a few shortwaves through the second half of the week will drive a period of unsettled weather. Second, cloud cover will increase on Thursday too. Not quite to the 'tropical' category, but you will probably notice more stickiness in the air. Such beautiful weather would be typical for mid-September. But also the coolest, with 50s in the morning and then upper 70s in the afternoon. Wednesday looks to be the sunniest of the bunch. Therefore, the sky may turn hazier and more washed out, but air quality problems are unlikely. The plume arriving on Tuesday does not look that thick, and should be elevated.

Forecast models do show the return of our archnemesis.

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