Asphalt cost increases slowing paving projects
Summary
Asphalt is up 36% since January (from $530 to $723 per ton), so fewer designated streets will get paved this year while the township seeks funding for the rest.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 3
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 8, 2026, up from 1 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
36% jump in asphalt per-ton cost is squeezing the 2026 paving budget.
Drivers who commute on New Brunswick Road.
Residents on streets whose repaving is postponed.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Franklin Township Council Work Session/Regular Meeting - Oct 27, 2026
After four years of resident advocacy, NJDOT will fund a traffic signal and a pedestrian-actuated crossing on Route 27 at no cost to either township — though the township may pay the signal's electric bill.
Street Resurfacing Program Updates
Weather conditions could change these dates. Canal Rd Resurfacing – Bunker Hill Rd to Blackwells Mills Rd – Milling to begin on or about 10/26/26 Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information pr...
Franklin Township Council Work Session/Regular Meeting - Oct 13, 2026
Asphalt is up 36% since January (from $530 to $723 per ton), so fewer designated streets will get paved this year while the township seeks funding for the rest.
Franklin Township Council Work Session/Regular Meeting - Sep 8, 2026
Z Brothers Concrete Contractors won a $356,031 contract to resurface New Brunswick Road with fabric underlay.
Franklin Township Council Work Session/Regular Meeting - Aug 11, 2026
Fischer Contracting won bids to repave the Randolph Road and Golf View Drive areas — about $1.8 million combined.
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