FAQs • Hamilton Township, NJ • CivicEngage

When will the street sweeper come down my street?

For all township roads, a street sweeping schedule is followed. All roads are swept 5 times (sometimes 6) per year. The only exception is if the road is in a business/commercial area. Roads in business or commercial areas are supposed to be swept every 30 days, as staffing permits.

There are times when the township will temporarily post a street for "No Parking" on one side and then post the same street for "No Parking" on the other side either the next day or shortly thereafter. If the street has an excessive amount of business then "No Parking" signs will not be posted.

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1. How does Hamilton determine which roads need roadway work?

Hamilton utilizes a Pavement Management System to assess the general condition of all of its roadways. Under this system, the roads are rated.

Currently any road that meets a rating of 40 or below is considered for repaving.

2. Is my street a County Road? If so who do I contact?

To report an issue on a county road, call 609-530-7510. You may also report any roadway issues by emailing Mercer County DOT.

List of County Roads in Hamilton

Part of 206 (S Broad Street from Whitehorse Circle to Church Street, excluding that portion of S Broad Street from I-195 to Highland Avenue (excluded portion known as NJ State Highway Route Number 37))
Arena Drive from S Olden Avenue to S Broad Street
Kuser Road from Hamilton Avenue to Whitehorse-Mercerville Road
S Olden Avenue from Hamilton Avenue to Arena Drive
Hamilton Avenue from City of Trenton line to Nottingham Way (NJ Route 33)
E State Street from City of Trenton line to intersection of Whitehead Road and E State Street extension
E State Street extension from intersection of East State Street and Whitehead Road to Klockner Avenue
Whitehead Road from East State Street extension to Assunpink Creek, excluding the bridge over Conrail tracks
Quakerbridge Road from Nottingham Way and Mercerville-Edinburg Road to Lawrence Township line
Chambers Street from Liberty Street to South Broad Street
Church Street from S Broad Street to Crosswicks Creek
Flock Road from Mercerville-Quakerbridge Road to Mercerville-Edinburg Road
Lalor Street from Lamberton Road to S Broad Street
Mercerville-Edinburg Road from Nottingham Way and Mercerville-Quakerbridge Road to West Windsor Township line
Nottingham Way from City of Trenton line to NJ State Highway Route 33 at Washington Township line (Robbinsville), excluding that portion of Nottingham Way from Greenwood Avenue to Winslow Avenue (Route 33)
Sloan Avenue from the east side of the new Cornell Heights bridge to Mercerville-Quakerbridge Road
S Olden Avenue from Hamilton Avenue to Arena Drive
Sweetbriar Avenue from Whitehead Road to relocated Sloan Avenue, excluding the Cornell Heights bridge spanning the Amtrak tracks
Whitehorse Avenue from S Olden Avenue to Whitehorse Circle
Whitehorse-Mercerville Road from S Olden Avenue to Nottingham Way
Yardville-Groveville Road from S Broad Street to Main Street, Groveville
Yardville-Allentown Road from Yardville-Hamilton Square Road to Monmouth County line (Allentown)

Note: Route 206 from Lalor Street to Whitehorse Circle is Hamilton Township responsibility.

3. Is my street a State Road? If so, who do I contact?

To report an issue on a state road call Central Dispatcher at 609-588-6212 or use this online form to report potholes, maintenance, roadway debris, sign problems, tall grass, deer carcass, guide rail damage, electrical (light bulb out, traffic signal)

List of State Roads in Hamilton

Route 130 from Crosswicks Creek to Washington Township Line (Note: NJDOT is also responsible for the bridges over Route 130 in Yardville-Groveville area)
Turnpike (NJ Turnpike Authority phone 732-750-5300)
Route 156 from Route 130 at Murray Avenue to Route 130 at Crosswicks Creek
Route 206 state portion was turned over to Hamilton Township
Route 37 (S Broad Street at Gropps Lake bridge) from I-195 to Highland Avenue
Route 29 / 129
Interstate 195 and 295
Route 33 from City of Trenton line to Washington Township line (Robbinsville) including all of Greenwood Avenue and a portion of Nottingham Way from Greenwood Avenue to Winslow Avenue
Greenwood Avenue (Route 33) from City of Trenton line to Nottingham Way
Nottingham Way (Route 33) from Greenwood Avenue to Winslow Avenue
Whitehorse Circle

4. My road was recently repaved and the grass in between the curb and sidewalk was dug up; will the township re-seed this area?

Typically road reconstruction projects are done during the summer months when conditions are not conducive for growing grass. Re-seeding of this area is put on a "punch" list for the fall when conditions are more favorable for growing grass.

The seed that is used is the same grass seed that is planted on all of the construction jobs. The seed mix is specified by the township in its standard specification. The township will not honor a special request for zoysia grass, etc.

5. What in-house paving jobs will be done by Public Works in 2022.

Full or partial construction of the following roads will be done by the Public Works Paving Crew. We will give residents a two week notice prior to start date. Schedule subject to change due to weather and work schedule.

Road Repair Projects

6. What streets will be reconstructed in the 2022 Capital Program?: Hamilton Township Capital Road Projects

7. Who should I contact with questions about road work being done by PSE&G?: Residents who have questions about road work projects being done by PSE&G can contact the project line at 833-661-6400. They will receive a response within 24 hours.

8. Does the township allow wire reinforcement for a sidewalk?: Wire reinforcement is allowed but if the township ever has to rip up the ROW (right of way) sidewalk, we will not replace the sidewalk with the wire mesh. It is expensive and not part of our specs. The wire mesh goes down before they pour the concrete.

9. How much does the sidewalk have to be lifted in order to be in violation?: The sidewalk is a trip hazard and in violation if it is lifted 1 inch or greater.

10. Is the township ever responsible for installing or replacing sidewalks / curbs?

In accordance with township ordinance 130-141, the installation and maintenance of curbs and sidewalks is the responsibility of the property owner.

However, when a road is being reconstructed the plans and specs are sent from Engineering to Public Works. During the reconstruction job, if the curbs are deteriorating, Public Works may consider replacing the curb. The purpose of a curb is to facilitate the drainage of the road. When water runs off the road, it follows the curb line to the next storm drain. If the curbs are to be replaced due to deterioration, Engineering will put this in the initial plans. If it is not in the initial plans, it is the responsibility of the property owner.

As for the sidewalk, this is the responsibility of the property owner. The contractor hired by the township to do the road reconstruction work may approach the homeowners while he is working on the road if he sees that the sidewalks are in poor condition. The contractor may offer the homeowner a discounted rate to replace the sidewalk. This rate is only effective while the contractor is actively working on the road. This is solely between the contractor and the homeowner. The township has nothing to do with this offer.

The only time the township will install a new sidewalk is with federal grant money. The location must warrant the installation of a sidewalk and a review is done by the Engineering Department to determine the necessity. Currently, sidewalks are being installed on South Clinton Avenue through grant money.

11. Who is responsible for repairing my deteriorated, cracked or raised sidewalk?

The Hamilton Township Code, Article V, Section 130-141 states that where the lands of a property owner abut a right-of-way, it shall be the responsibility of such property owner to keep the area between the property line and the street line, including the sidewalk, driveway apron, and curb, as the case may be, in good repair.

The appropriate permit can be obtained at the Municipal Building's Division of Inspections located in Room 305, 2090 Greenwood Avenue, Hamilton NJ 08609.