Efforts to repave 30 miles of roads in 24 Morris County municipalities before the end of the year have begun.

The projects are part of a 2018 schedule authorized by the Morris County Board of Freeholders. State and county funds are used to cover the estimated $9 million cost.

County authorities say delays in obtaining state approvals for the paving work stalled the 2018 schedule for paving in late spring and early summer.

Current projects include a small stretch of Court Street in the heart of the county court and government complex in Morristown. Utility work in the area has slowed the project, but milling, paving and re-striping of the street is expected to be completed within two weeks. A four-day closure of the street is required to finish the work.

Another current project, expected to be completed next week, is paving Powerville Road, a major artery between Boonton and Boonton Township. The work there is taking place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., so drivers should expect delays.

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Bid contracts are being awarded to expedite the work, according to county spokesperson Larry Ragonese. But weather and other factors may still cause delays into the new year.

“We are going to do our best to get as many of our planned 2018 projects done, and done properly, before the cold weather sets in later in the fall,’’ said Freeholder John Cesaro. “If any projects are delayed this year, they would be prioritized for paving in early 2019.’’

Upcoming projects

Mine Hill: Work is scheduled to begin Thursday for work on a .9-mile stretch of Randolph Avenue in Mine Hill: The $347,689 project will include work on storm basins, milling, paving, ADA ramps, guide rails and striping. Work should occur from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect delays and possible detours. Police in neighboring Wharton say a full road closure may occur at some point.

Montville: Work is scheduled to begin Monday on three segments of Changebridge Road: MacCulloch Drive to Olympia Court, a small segment of Passaic Valley Road and Bloomfield Ave to Route 46. The $405,136 project will include work on storm basins, milling, paving, guide rails, and striping. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect delays and possible detours. Work is scheduled to be completed 20 days from the start date.

Rockaway: Concrete work is scheduled to begin Monday on a mile-long stretch in the heart of the borough along East Main Street, from Wall Street to Route 46. Milling and paving for the $602,801 project is scheduled to begin Sept. 17. The project will include work on storm basins, ADA ramps, milling, paving, guide rails, and striping. Work hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists should expect delays and possible detours.

Pending projects include a .7-mile stretch of Blackwell Street in Dover, from Warren Street to Salem Street, that has been rescheduled for early fall.

Work on a .2-mile stretch of Highview Avenue is expected to begin in late September.

Road closures and detours will be signed and coordinated with the local police departments for all of the projects. Bicyclists are urged to seek other routes during roadwork periods.

View a complete list of scheduled 2018 county paving projects at https://transportation.morriscountynj.gov/2018-county-road-paving-projects/

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Staff Writer William Westhoven: 973-917-9242; wwesthoven@Dailyrecord.com.