New Jersey American Water has begun construction to install approximately 1,200 feet of new wastewater main in Howell this winter. The installation will take place along Yellowbrook Road, from Charleston Street to New Jersey American Water’s Yellowbrook Water Treatment Plant in Howell, NJ.

Additionally, New Jersey American Water will upgrade its Yellowbrook Water Treatment Plant, including the installation of a new pump station and force main.

“This $1.5 million project represents a critical investment in the company’s commitment to providing customers with safe, reliable water and wastewater service” said New Jersey American Water.

Shorelands Construction, contracted by New Jersey American Water, began work in late January and expects to complete it by mid-March. Work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work outside of these hours is not expected unless required to maintain the project schedule.

Due to construction, Yellowbrook Road will be closed to through traffic from Cranberry Road to Adelphia Farmingdale Road (County Route 524) for approximately the first four weeks of the project.