FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 7, 2024
CONTACT: Karina Diaz, Hudson County Executive’s Office
PHONE: 201-795-6200
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Today, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy provided an update on road paving issues in Hoboken:
“Leading up to the recent Hoboken road paving projects, Hudson County officials met with Hoboken officials on seven separate occasions over the last two months to finalize details of the project. These officials worked collaboratively to determine the scope of work and finalize the project’s timeline. We have been – and continue to be – in frequent contact with municipal officials regarding this project.
“I want to make clear that this project is two years in the making. We accommodated the city by waiting to start the project until after a water main project was completed along Park Avenue. City officials had two years to raise concerns and have been invited to every discussion along the way.
“Hudson County officials first received notice of two clogged sump drains on Park Avenue on Friday, August 2; this issue was resolved by Monday, August 6. On Sunday, August 5, we received reports of one clogged sump drain, and this issue was resolved on the same day. Today, August 7, County staff and contractors cleaned out all the catch basins on Park Avenue, removing debris and contractor’s millings. We received reports about flushed curbs at certain locations on the project site and we are working with the contractor to rectify these issues. From day one of the project, the County’s project manager has been on location providing constant inspection and guidance.
“Today, I visited the site and spoke with residents who were impacted by this project. They were thankful for the County’s immediate response and efforts to address their concerns.
“Mayor Bhalla’s assertion that our County staff does not have appropriate inspection protocols in place is again unfounded and dishonest. Should the mayor wish to see all the communications and meetings regarding this project, we will be happy to share this information with him.
If residents have any concerns or questions regarding this project, please contact Hudson County’s Division of Engineering at 201-369-4340 and we will work to resolve the issue in a prompt and timely manner.”