Passaic Street Bridge Closing:
Why Your Driveway Needs Protection NOW
Bridge Details:
- Passaic River crossing (Ne-60)
- 12-month complete closure
- No vehicle or pedestrian access
Impact Zone:
- • Summit (Chatham Township)
- • New Providence Borough
- • Thousands of daily commuters
- • All neighboring streets
WARNING: Residential streets will becomedetour highwayscausing unprecedented driveway damage
Your Driveway Is About to Take a Beating
Here's what Summit and New Providence residents aren't considering:
Spillover Parking
- • Commuters using your street
- • Delivery truck turnarounds
- • Construction vehicle parking
Street Vibrations
- • 300% more traffic volume
- • Foundation loosening
- • Accelerated cracking
Chemical Damage
- • Increased emissions
- • Winter salt tracking
- • Oil and fluid leaks
Physical Wear
- • Wider turning radius
- • Emergency shortcuts
- • Neighbor overflow
Streets Most at Risk
Summit (Chatham Township)
Impact Level: High
- •River Road approaches
- •Passaic Avenue intersections
- •Southern Boulevard connections
- •Woodland Avenue residents
New Providence
Impact Level: High
- •Springfield Avenue corridors
- •South Street neighborhoods
- •Academy Street vicinity
- •Central Avenue properties
Properties within 1 mile of the bridge will see the most dramatic traffic increases
12-Month Damage Timeline Without Protection
February-March 2025
Initial stress cracks from increased traffic
April-June 2025
Crack expansion, surface deterioration begins
July-September 2025
Heat + traffic = accelerated damage
October-January 2026
Major repairs needed without protection
Unsealed driveways facing 12 months of detour traffic show 3x more damage and need resurfacing 2 years earlier
Why Seal Coating BEFORE January 30 Is Critical
Professional seal coating creates a protective barrier that:
Vibration Resistance
Flexible sealant absorbs traffic vibrations
Prevents $2,000+ in crack repairs
Chemical Protection
Shields against vehicle emissions and salt
Avoids $3,000+ in surface damage
Wear Prevention
Strengthens surface against turning vehicles
Extends life by 3-5 years
The Cost of Waiting
| Service | Before Closure | After Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Preventive Seal Coating | $800-1,200 | N/A - Too Late |
| Crack Repair | $0 (prevented) | $2,000-3,000 |
| Full Resurfacing | $0 (avoided) | $5,000-8,000 |
| Total Investment/Cost | $800-1,200 | $7,000-11,000 |
* Average residential driveway costs. Commercial properties see proportionally higher savings.
Summit Area Special: Beat the Bridge Closure
Pre-Closure Protection Package:
- ✓FREE traffic impact assessment
- ✓15% discount for properties within 1 mile
- ✓Priority scheduling before January 30
- ✓Multi-driveway neighborhood discounts
- ✓Evening and weekend availability
Limited Time Bonus:
Schedule by August 31
Get an additional 5% off and guaranteed completion before bridge closure
- • Free crack sealing included
- • 3-year warranty upgrade
- • Complimentary driveway edging
Don't Let Detour Traffic Destroy Your Investment
With less than 6 months until the Passaic Street Bridge closes, now's the time to protect your driveway. One professional seal coating application will defend against a full year of detour damage.
Closure Date: January 30, 2025
Act now - Schedule before the rush
Serving Summit, New Providence, and all Union County communities since 2008