Bridge X-03 replacement on Route 565 in Wantage
Summary
County Bridge X03 on Route 565 (Ross Corner Road) in Wantage closes for about three weeks starting August 20 for full replacement, with crews working around the clock; expected back open by about September 11.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
$973,450 for construction plus $54,352.26 for engineering.
Motorists who get a replaced bridge.
Commuters and Wantage residents facing a three-week detour.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of County Commissioners (Regular) - Aug 19, 2026
County Bridge X03 on Route 565 (Ross Corner Road) in Wantage closes for about three weeks starting August 20 for full replacement, with crews working around the clock; expected back open by about September 11.
Board of County Commissioners (Regular) - Jul 8, 2026
The $973,450 bridge replacement contract went to Colonnelli Brothers. Route 565 closes around August 10 for about three weeks, with a signed detour — expect reopening by August 30.
Board of County Commissioners (Regular) - Jun 24, 2026
The county awarded a $973,450 contract to replace the bridge over the Papakating Creek tributary on Ross Corner Sussex Road, plus on-call engineering services.
Board of County Commissioners (Regular) - Mar 11, 2026
A Lafayette committeeman reported NJDOT will install a temporary bridge with one-lane traffic May 12–June 5 and again September 28–October 2.
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