PSE&G construction on Main Street starts at 8 pm, Monday, January 12. Expect road closures overnight from Maple Street through Doughty Street. Downtown Somerville and municipal parking lots remain open.

PSE&G gas construction update: January 12, 2026

Posted on January 12, 2026


map of municipal parking lots in downtown Somerville

PSE&G has begun the installation of new gas main on Main Street – upgrading aging infrastructure and underground gas pipes on your street with new piping.

Main Street traffic impact

Beginning the evening of Monday, January 12, night crews will start construction from 8 pm to 5 am. Construction will start on Maple Street. At the end of each day, the trenches will be backfilled with temporary asphalt and plates secured.

  • There will be road closures from Maple Street through Doughty Street.
  • Throughout the duration of construction, please abide by all “no parking” signs as they will be posted 24 to 48 hours before work is scheduled to begin on each street.
  • As with any construction project, you will experience changes in traffic patterns, loud noise, and the presence of heavy equipment and machinery.
  • PSE&G is working with Somerville Police to allow local access throughout construction.

Parking in Downtown Somerville

Despite these closures, you can still easily access the parking lots!

  • Lot 1 – access via North Davenport or Maple Street (one-way)
  • Lot 2 – access via North Doughty or North Davenport
  • Lot 6-  still accessible through the Main Street entrance

All other municipal parking lots will be unaffected.

Downtown Somerville is open

Businesses are open and ready to serve you during construction.

  • Despite ongoing PSE&G work on Division Street and Main Street, downtown Somerville businesses are ready to welcome you as always.
  • Stores will not be affected by this construction, but check their websites or social media for any changes to their business hours.
  • Any and all construction that may affect businesses will be communicated to the owners by the Downtown Somerville Alliance or by PSE&G.

Thank you for continuing to support downtown Somerville and shopping small!

More information

Weekly construction updates will be posted at www.SomervilleNJ.org/GasConstruction. If you have any questions about this project, please call the PSE&G dedicated hotline at 1-833-661-6400.

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