November 20, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 3 Ramsey Bridge project closes road; businesses still accessible D.R. Mullen Construction Co. Inc. recently began its work on the bridge near Napolitano’s Pond on Lake Street in Ramsey. The project is being carried out by Bergen County, and is expected to last for up to one year – news that is causing con- cern within the local business community, which is working to get out the word that Ramsey’s businesses are still accessible. “As many of you are aware, they have begun construction on the Lake Street over- pass. This is going to cause a lot of aggrava- tion getting to Main Street off of Route 17 North for folks (who) do not know this area very well,” Ramsey Chamber of Commerce President Rob Tilton said in a recent e-mail. “I am suggesting that you use all forms of social networking to communicate this to your customers, friends, et al. (Facebook, Instagram, e-mail, etc.).” According to information provided on the borough’s website, Lake Street will be closed to all but local traffic between Frank- lin Turnpike and East Crescent during the duration of the project, that began Nov. 4. “While there will be local access, due to the work zone at the bridge, there will be no through traffic at that section, so local traf- fic. . .will need to enter Lake Street from the appropriate side of the bridge – either Frank- lin Turnpike or East Crescent Avenue,” the website states. The detour routes are posted on the affected streets. Last week, Ramsey Borough Adminis- trator Bruce Vozeh told Villadom TIMES that an earlier set of detours has since been updated. The new routes, which are posted on Ramsey’s website, include: • Motorists who are traveling north on Route 17 and want to exit on Lake Street for travel to East Main Street should con- tinue on Route 17 North to the Spring Street exit. Make a left at the exit and go back over Route 17 and enter Route 17 South. Take the first exit at Franklin Turnpike going straight and heading south. Then turn right onto East Main Street. • Those traveling west on Lake Street from the east side of Route 17 should exit Lake Street at the traffic signal before the Route 17 overpass, following signs for Route 17 north to Spring Street and follow the directions above. • Motorists who are traveling east from Main Street on Lake Street to get to Route 17 will be diverted north on North Frank- lin Turnpike for both Route 17 North and southbound traffic. • Those traveling east from Main Street and want to continue on Lake Street past the Route 17 overpass will be diverted north on North Franklin Turnpike for Route 17 South. They should then exit Route 17 South at the Lake Street exit (immediately after the overpass) and travel over Route 17 and continue on Lake Street eastbound. According to the borough’s website, there will also be electronic signs regarding the road closure and detour routes. “Due to this road closure, the Ramsey Police Department is advising that residents allow for additional travel time within the borough, particularly during opening and dismissal of schools,” the websites states. For additional information regarding the closure of Lake Street, visit www.ramseypd. org, www.ramseynj.org, or follow on Twit- ter at @ramseypd and on Facebook. The Ramsey Chamber of Commerce will meet Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. meeting will be held at the Ramsey Golf & Country Club at 105 Lakeside Drive. The cost is $15 per person. RSVP to rtilton@ramseychamber.com. Chamber to host meeting