I mentioned in an earlier post the difficulties we had getting to work this morning because Middlesex County, in its infinite wisdom, has decided to resurface a relatively clean section of Route 522. As Annie said, “I’m sure there are plenty of other roads they could be fixing.”
Drive around the county and you’ll see how true this is. Drive around South Brunswick and you’ll find sections of county-owned roads that could use some work. But instead, we get a massive operation on Route 522.
And lest you think I am the only one complaining about this, I received this note today on my Facebook page:
It’s always easy to complain and type out a screed of criticism. Today I missed the opportunity to have a real rage.
Route 522, from New Road to Route 1, was having a face lift. Instead of directing traffic up New Road to Route 1, the police circled the scraper. Results: traffic was backed up almost back to New Road about 10 am. Thank goodness we were going toward Municipal complex!
I assume the County pays for Route 522 resurfacing. But actually we pay for it as taxpayers. Why a road in very good condition should have it’s surface removed and repaved is beyond me?
Last fall I saw preparations for Raymond Road repair being set up. I thought, “At last the bad section going past the tennis courts will be smoothed.” Alas, a length of road NOT needing resurfacing was redone from Douglas to Carter Brook bridge. You still need a seat belt to hold you down when you drive past the tennis courts.
The writer is correct. You could mix a fine martini or a milk shake just by driving along Raymond’s pitted and cracked macadam.
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Hank Kalet 