Jersey City Repairs Force Five Corners Library 1-Day Closure

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Going to the Five Corners Branch library (north-east of Journal Square) this Saturday? You probably need to cancel it or go there tomorrow as it will be closed due to street repairs.

As a matter of fact, Eastbound of Newark Avenue (from Tonelle Avenue) was blocked off this afternoon. Just don’t know if this [...]



Journal Square Repaving Funds: Sip and Newark Avenues

Sip Avenue taken last year (May ’08)

Jersey City receives funds to repave Newark Avenue and Sip Avenue. Last year (May 2008), Sip Avenue and other portions of Journal Square were ripped up, and got a facelift (new asphalt). This time, the other side of Sip Avenue (West of JSQ) will be improved. I hope [...]



Rainy Tuesday in JSQ

Five Corners – Summit Avenue

It was rainy this morning in Journal Square; just look at the picture above – it was unbelievably dark at 8AM. This was at Five Corners (Summit Avenue), I was heading north of Jersey City, avoiding the boulevard.

Why? Find out by reading the rest. :P (Photos included)



Sidewalk Construction on the Boulevard

Remember when the Jersey Journal published a “road work” at John F. Kennedy Boulevard and Rt. 1 & 9 ramp? Here’s a snap of what’s going on (taken yesterday morning before 9am).

John F. Kennedy Blvd and Rt. 139

The ramp to 1 & 9 was open yesterday, but the traffic in Journal Square (even [...]



Road Construction on Bergen Avenue

Bergen Avenue corner Newkirk Street

This was the sight this morning on Bergen Avenue in Journal Square, Jersey City during the rush hour. Minor delay, as the normal two lanes on both directions became one.

Bergen Avenue Road Construction

Hopefully, they finish it tonight. Otherwise, it’s going to be chaos tomorrow morning when the school opens. [...]