Overnight Sidewalk Cleaning to Begin Monday on Speedwell Avenue

Pressure-washing project will restrict parking and narrow pedestrian access from July 28–29

A two-night sidewalk and curb pressure-washing operation is scheduled for Morristown’s Speedwell Avenue beginning 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 28, 2025, and concluding by 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 30. Under a municipal contract, Under Pressure House Washing LLC will work overnight to reduce daytime disruption while crews move progressively between Flagler Street and Vail Place, then toward Orchard and Logan Streets.

What residents and businesses should expect

• Roadway: Speedwell Avenue will remain open to traffic, but work vehicles, hoses, and personnel will occupy curb lanes.

• Parking: All on-street parking inside the marked work zone is prohibited during overnight hours; daytime parking will resume once equipment is cleared each morning. Advance “No Parking” signs will mark affected blocks.

• Sidewalks: Pedestrian passage will be narrowed, though property entrances will stay open when safe.

• Water service: Crews will draw from SMCMUA fire hydrants. Like routine hydrant flushing, this can briefly lower water pressure and stir iron-manganese sediment, causing temporary discoloration that the utility says is harmless.

Tips from the utility

Residents are advised to:

1. Avoid running taps, dishwashers, or washing machines overnight while work is underway.

2. If water appears rusty, let cold water run for several minutes until clear.

3. Check water before laundering; should staining occur, rewash immediately with a rust-removal product.

4. Rinse faucet aerators if pressure remains low after service returns to normal.

Project context and timeline

The cleaning is labeled “Phase 2” of the town’s 2025 sidewalk-maintenance program. Officials plan to finish both nights of work by dawn on Wednesday, July 30, weather permitting; the route or sequence may shift to keep storefronts accessible and limit overnight noise. All scheduling remains “subject to change based on site conditions and coordination,” according to the work notice.

Pressure-washing is part of Morristown’s wider effort to keep heavily traveled commercial corridors clear of gum, grease, and grime that can accelerate concrete deterioration and detract from pedestrian safety and aesthetics. While municipal crews often tackle smaller areas, contracting the work to a specialized firm shortens the closure window and concentrates activity outside normal business hours.

Residents and business owners with questions about access, parking, or water quality can monitor the town’s website and posted signage for updates as the start date approaches.