A $9.9 million federally funded pavement preservation project will bring daytime shoulder closures and overnight lane closures to portions of Route 70 and Route 9 in in Manchester, Lakehurst, Toms River, Lakewood and Brick, beginning Tuesday, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

Daytime shoulder closures are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday for construction sign installation along sections of both highways. The work will use moving operations along the right shoulder.

NJDOT said overnight lane closures are expected to begin in mid-May from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Thursday for several weeks to allow crews to remove existing striping and raised pavement markings.

Additional overnight lane closures tied to pavement preservation work are scheduled to begin in mid-June on Route 70 and in early August on Route 9. The work is expected to continue for several months using alternating traffic patterns.

Affected sections of Route 70 include eastbound and westbound lanes from the intersection of Whiting-New Egypt Road, County Route 539, Lacey Road and County Route 530 in Manchester to Vermont Avenue and Route 36 in Lakewood, as well as from Herbertsville Road in Brick to Riverview Drive between Brielle and Wall.

The project will preserve about 13 miles of pavement on Route 70 through Manchester, Lakehurst, Toms River, Lakewood, Brick, Point Pleasant, Brielle and Wall.

Transportation officials said pavement preservation work uses sealants to improve surface conditions, extend the life of roadways and provide a smoother and safer ride for motorists.

The project is expected to be completed in fall 2026.