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379 South Branch Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
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Township Committee Introduces Ordinance for Weight Restrictions on a Portion of Willow Road

The Hillsborough Township Committee took the first step at Tuesday’s Township Committee to protect pedestrians, bikers, and vehicles traveling on Willow Road between Amwell Road and Hillsborough Road.  Ordinance 2023-09 was introduced which proposes a four-ton weight restriction on the above-mentioned section of the road.  The roadway is actively used by pedestrians and bicyclists.  The corridor is also used by school buses in the morning and afternoon.  Restricting trucks over four tons was recommended by the Township Engineer to preserve vehicular and pedestrian public safety.  

Concern for this was elevated by the proliferation of warehouse applications on streets adjacent to this section of Willow Road.  Three warehouse applications are currently active for Homestead Road.  This area of roadway on Willow Road is primarily residential and includes houses, bike lanes, and the Willow Road Complex which hosts a variety of recreational facilities for children and adults.

The ordinance would keep the roadway safer for drivers, bikers, and walkers.  It allows only trucks making deliveries to a connecting street to travel on the specified section of the road, thereby eliminating the risk of general truck traffic from endangering this residential community.

Ordinance 2023-09 and Ordinance 2023-08 were introduced based on the Township’s right and obligation to protect the public health, safety and welfare of its residents and preserve the natural landscape of the community.  These goals are consistent with the Master Plan.   

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