It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Lambertville Railroad Historical Marker gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Lambertville, NJ is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“You have been outstanding in caregiving and concern for us both. We cannot thank you”
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“Always best care took care of my father for about 10 years..Though my father was very lucid and managed his own care with the agency, I was at his house alot and participated in his care with the aids. They were all very caring and he kindly spoke of the owners being very attentive and offered very personalized care. They even visited him. I am very fond of many of the home health aids..they were loving and concerned. They took their job to another level. I even formed friendships with some of them. The golden years are a very delicate part of our lives. Always best care not only offered good physical care to my father, but unbounded love and compassion !!!! Thank you and he is looking down at us. I'm sure.”
“ABC and their amazing care givers enabled our Aunt to get her last wish was to die in her home. I can’t say enough about how ABC was able to give her a quality of life that she valued as well as provide comfort to her family knowing that she was in good hands with ABC's Caregivers. From the caregivers that always went the extra mile to the fast response we got 24x7 from folks like Carli…you were there for us!”
“Mom developed an infection in the afternoon that left her too weak and disoriented to care for herself for that night. I called Always Best Care Senior Services (ABC) at the very end of the business day, asking if they could find someone for one night of 12-hour private duty care on pretty much an emergency basis. The ABC team went to work and secured a caregiver for mom within a matter of hours for an 8pm-to-8am care shift at mom's senior living community. We had worked with ABC in the past on a scheduled basis, but this experience was above and beyond the call of regular duty and it truly helped us get through a difficult and stressful episode. We would recommend ABC for any and all of your senior care needs.”
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“Very professional organization and sent the right aide, Sam, to help me with my father in day to day activities. Sam helps him with gait training and understands dementia care and how to handle care, the way the client needs it. I would not hesitate using this agency and Sam is excellent.”
“I had a great experience with the agency, Always Best Care! I am attending college, and they always provided me an aide that is helpful, considerate, and hardworking. Thank you for always providing me with an aide like Ms. Colleta!!”
“Roberto took care of my husband like he was a member of his family. He was God sent; thank God for him”
“The aide's were respectful, reliable and friendly and staff responds timely to calls and needs”
“Everyone was great. I’ve come a long way due to the help of your aides. Thank you again!”
“You have a GEM in Mrs. Terry. She is worth so much more than she is paid! I miss her. Her help was timely, professional, and invaluable”
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“We had an exceptionally good experience with Always Best Care during my mother's illness. The management met with us and assigned caregivers almost immediately. As our needs evolved and increased, they were responsive and flexible. The caregivers were well-trained, kind, hard-working, and truly fine people whom we enjoyed having in the house.”
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“Words cannot express how grateful my family and I am for the kindness, care, and concern that was shown for my husband by the Always Best Care staff. Thank you for the exceptional attention to his comfort, as well as the wonderful insights, strength, knowledge, and emotional support you showed our entire family. Watching someone you love make the transition out of this life is a really difficult thing, and your wisdom and comfort helped us navigate this challenging time. I will always be thankful for the service you provided for him. I would also like to acknowledge the excellent care provided to my husband by Ms. Marie Louisjean. We thank Ms. Louisjean for her incredible patience, tenderness, and attention to his needs. We thank her for being such a dedicated caregiver. God has given her a very special talent and He has blessed her with a compassionate heart. I could not have asked for a more passionate group of people. May God continue to bless the Always Best Care staff as you continue to care for people in need.”
“Gimbert & Carmen were very accommodating and knowledgeable with the needs of my father. They came out to his house and offered suggestions so that he would be able to get around with his walker easily. Their person took great care of my Dad. It is such a relief to my sister and I that we had someone stay with my Dad that was so reliable. I highly recommend them.”
“You have been outstanding in caregiving and concern for us both. We cannot thank you enough. Thanks for always being there for us in every way.”
“Gimbert and Carmen Fernandez are very knowledgeable in the area of elder care services and how best to provide workable care solutions for aging relatives. They are well informed on current issues and available options. I speak from my own experience here and strongly recommend then and their company to anyone in need of assistance in this area. They are compassionate and caring people which is critical in their business!”
“My wife and I are eternally grateful to Always Best Care for the wonderful care they provided for our Aunt and Uncle as they battled with diminishing health and mental conditions. Carmen and Gimbert were always available to us to answer questions and discuss aspects of care that was needed. Without their help the situations that we faced would have been so much worse. God Bless.”
“Your service was just what I needed. I would not hesitate to use your services in the future if needed. I would recommend you to anyone needing your help. Again, thank you for caring.”
“Mai was wonderful in every way. She gave great care to my father and also cared for me and my family.”
“ALWAYS BEST CARE, Princeton Junction is the place to call if you need help in caring for a loved one. We have a brother and his significant other who were living independently and when visiting them realized they had not been eating or keeping their home clean. Since we knew of Always Best Care and heard of their excellent reputation we contacted them. They immediately stepped in and assisted us in knowing what steps we needed to take. After taking both our brother and his significant other to the doctors and learning that they had the beginnings of Alzheimer’s disease, we met with Carmen who helped us set up a plan. She suggested that we start with a few days a week of in home care so that we would know that they were eating. She provided us with excellent aids that not only helped prepare meals, but also interacted with our family members to encourage socialization. These few days increased to five days a week which left us with Saturday and Sunday to monitor their eating. While this was taking place, Carmen helped us find an Assisted Living Community where they could move. We visited several in the area and decided on one after consulting with Carmen. She and Gimbert were always available to take our calls if we had any questions. They helped us with finding someone to clean out the house and assisted us in relocating our bother and his significant other to their new home. We have recommended Always Best Care to several of our neighbors who have needed assistance with caring for loved ones. Carmen is on top of any situation that needs attention. Whether a person needs an aid for a week, a month or indefinitely she arranges the right person for the client’s needs. Always Best Care, Carmen and Gimbert, cared for our family members as if they were their own family. We would not have been able to care for our family members as well as the aids from Always Best Care.Hopefully we will not need the services of Always Best Care again, but if we do we know that they will be there to help us.”
“It was a pleasure meeting Carmen! I appreciate the time she spent with me - her knowledge/advice, genuine caring, and friendly personality. We're managing well and hopefully that continues and if needed, we know to call ABC.”
“My wife and I are eternally grateful to Always Best Care for the wonderful care they provided for our Aunt and Uncle as they battled with diminishing health and mental conditions. Carmen and Gimbert were always available to us to answer questions and discuss aspects of care that was needed. Without their help the situations that we faced would have been so much worse. God Bless.”
“Angela was a very thorough, compassionate, and kind aide.”
“I am a current client of this provider I hired Always Best Care for Mom Monday through Friday. They are expensive, but that's the going rate, unfortunately. They were very reactive; I called them, and the next day, they were at the house doing the assessment to see what was exactly needed. However, there were two occasions where I called them and did not get a response back within 12 hours. On one occasion, I called them on a Friday afternoon, and they called me back on Saturday at 10:00. But, they're not bad. The person they recommended was wonderful. I don't have complaints about that.”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Mary E Sheridan Park, Lambertville Nj with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Brian's at the Grill or visit Lilly Mansion, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Lambertville, NJ, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Lambertville, NJ understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Lambertville, NJ 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
The Speckled Egg Cafe is moving.Don't worry, the beloved cafe you enjoyed while browsing the treasures at Rice's Market isn't going far.It's getting a permanent home nearby in Lambertville, according to the Bucks County Courier Times.The new location won't be ready until early spring, but will undoubtedly be worth the wait.You'll be a...
The Speckled Egg Cafe is moving.
Don't worry, the beloved cafe you enjoyed while browsing the treasures at Rice's Market isn't going far.
It's getting a permanent home nearby in Lambertville, according to the Bucks County Courier Times.
The new location won't be ready until early spring, but will undoubtedly be worth the wait.
You'll be able to find Speckled Egg Cafe at 19 North Union Street, Lambertville.
Tony Artur, who co-owns the restaurant along with Chef Megan Loos, is excited about the move saying, "Lambertville is where we got our start, and both Meg and I have a lot of history in the town, so it feels like a homecoming to us."
Up until now, the growing cafe has been forced to operate only during the hours of Rice's Market.
They combated the shorter hours by doing pop-ups at area places like Free Will Brewing, Manoff Market Gardens, Finnhour, and John and Peter's.
Now, in the new Lambertville spot, there will be extended hours.
Breakfast and lunch will still be served, including your favorites like the housemade kimchi, veggie egg & cheese sandwich, and smash burgers as well as some new dinner options.
Artur and Loos have been busy in the off-season testing all kinds of new recipes to add to the menu, sure to please their fans, and they're excited to debut them in the new spot.
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Oh, and the restaurant will still have that chill vibe you loved at Rice's Market. They want their customers to have a relaxed, fun experience.
I'll let you know when the grand opening will be.
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Only weekday off-peak alternating travel restrictions will be needed to complete remaining project tasks.Patch Staff|Updated Fri, Feb 14, 2025 at 4:40 pm ETLAMBERTVILLE, N.J. — The New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge reopened to two-way traffic shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Friday.The bridge will remain fully open through the Presidents’ Day holiday weekend.Starting Tuesday, Feb. 18, only off-peak alternating single-lane travel restrictions are anticipated to be needed to complete the r...
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|Updated Fri, Feb 14, 2025 at 4:40 pm ET
LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. — The New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge reopened to two-way traffic shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Friday.
The bridge will remain fully open through the Presidents’ Day holiday weekend.
Starting Tuesday, Feb. 18, only off-peak alternating single-lane travel restrictions are anticipated to be needed to complete the remaining project tasks. These will be implemented from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays for up to three weeks. Travel delays and traffic backups are possible when they are in effect. Motorists should allow additional time to reach destinations when using the bridge on weekdays.
The alternating travel restrictions will enable the project contractor – Anselmi & DeCicco, Inc. of Maplewood, N.J. – and its subcontractors to complete an assortment of remaining rehabilitation project tasks.
The work will involve removal of temporary construction platform/debris containment from beneath the bridge, completion of architectural lighting installation, calibrating and adjusting the new lights, and applying touch-up paint where needed.
“Punch-list” work is then expected to follow, including further testing, calibrating, and programming of the bridge’s architectural lighting system.
One other detail will be the state line designation along the bridge’s walkway. Due to the composition of the bridge’s new slip-resistant foam-core fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) walkway panels, paint will not adhere well to the surface. As a result, the walkway’s railing will be utilized to connote the state line’s location. Two railing sections and one support post are colored differently for this purpose. Signs will be installed at the location to mark the respective states. Dividend: the new state-line designation will be more conducive for taking family and group photographs.
Testing and adjusting of the bridge’s new color-programmable LED lighting system will take place on various nights in the coming weeks.
More information on the bridge lighting system – including the establishment of a specific information webpage – should become available sometime in March.
Final completion of the project is expected to be reached in the spring. As per past practice, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission – the bridge’s owner – plans to hold a ceremony to formally rededicate the completed bridge at some point after the onset of warmer weather.
The bridge is illuminated in red during a test of its new LED lighting system. (Jeff Werner/Patch)
Weekday alternating single-lane travel restrictions controlled by flaggers to be utilized for remaining work.Patch Staff|Updated Wed, Feb 12, 2025 at 9:31 am ETLAMBERTVILLE, N.J. — The New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge is expected to reopen to two-way traffic sometime on Friday afternoon, Feb. 14, according to the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission.The contractor on the project – Anselmi & DeCicco, Inc. – has had the bridge closed to NJ-bound traffic for slightly over a y...
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|Updated Wed, Feb 12, 2025 at 9:31 am ET
LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. — The New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge is expected to reopen to two-way traffic sometime on Friday afternoon, Feb. 14, according to the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission.
The contractor on the project – Anselmi & DeCicco, Inc. – has had the bridge closed to NJ-bound traffic for slightly over a year. The uninterrupted around-the-clock detour allowed for a comprehensive rehabilitation of the 120-year-old bridge.
The travel restriction had to be extended into 2025 due to an unanticipated discovery of a deteriorated structural connection last August. That structural connection was replaced in mid-January during a 10-day-long full-bridge shutdown.
(Jeff Werner/Patch)
In recent weeks, work crews have completed various project tasks directly or indirectly delayed by the structural connection issue. The project contractor and its subcontractors subsequently have begun demobilizing equipment and materials around the bridge, putting it in position for a reopening in time for Valentine’s Day evening dinners and the three-day President’s Day holiday weekend.
The resumption of two-way traffic, however, does not mean the rehabilitation project is completed. Nor does it mean that all travel restrictions are over.
Starting Tuesday, Feb. 18, off-peak alternating single-lane travel restrictions will be utilized from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays so work crews can complete remaining project tasks. The alternating single-lane restriction is to be restricted to one bridge span at a time – the bridge has six truss spans – and controlled by flaggers posted by a sub-contracted traffic-control service.
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Alternating single-travel lane restrictions are expected to continue for up to three weeks. During this period, project personnel will remove temporary construction platform/debris containment from beneath the bridge, complete architectural lighting installation, make lighting system adjustments, and apply touch-up paint where needed.
“Punch-list” work is then expected to follow, including further testing, calibrating, and programming of the bridge’s architectural lighting system. All project work is on track to be completed in the spring.
More information on the bridge lighting system – including the establishment of a specific information webpage – will be announced in coming weeks. The commission also plans to hold a ceremony in the spring to formally rededicate the rehabilitated bridge.
The first New Hope and Lambertville Restaurant Week is well underway, showcasing a diverse mix of dining experiences and cuisines across the two riverfront towns.During restaurant week, visitors have the unique opportunity to enjoy specially priced prix fixe three-course menus, signature dishes, off-menu specials, wine pairings and more offered at each of the more than two dozen participating restaurants....
The first New Hope and Lambertville Restaurant Week is well underway, showcasing a diverse mix of dining experiences and cuisines across the two riverfront towns.
During restaurant week, visitors have the unique opportunity to enjoy specially priced prix fixe three-course menus, signature dishes, off-menu specials, wine pairings and more offered at each of the more than two dozen participating restaurants.
The 15-day celebration runs now through Jan. 27, coinciding with the temporary closure of the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge while it undergoes scheduled repairs.
Sponsored by Union Chill Cannabis Company, The Greater Lambertville Chamber of Commerce and The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce, the restaurant week event was organized to provide the sister towns’ local restaurants an infusion of extra business while the bridge is closed off to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
“Usually, we see a downtick in business during the colder months and with the bridge being closed, we knew we needed to do something to bring as much business to these restaurants as we could,” said Mary Brashier, vice president of the New Hope Chamber of Commerce.
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“And I’m happy that we did this now. I think it gets people up and out and thinking about supporting these local restaurants. The bridge is closed, but Lambertville and New Hope are open for business.”
During the bridge closure, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission has set up a temporary pedestrian shuttle, which is provided at no cost to riders. The shuttle operates with two min-buses in service from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily and an extended service with one vehicle from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.
Just a few days in, Nektar, one of the participating restaurants in the two-week event, has already seen a noticeable difference during what would've otherwise been a slow time of year, said Caelin Murphy, Nektar’s event and social media coordinator.
“With the introduction of restaurant week, there has been an increase in foot traffic, reservations and social media engagement,” Murphy said. “We are so beyond grateful for restaurant week, especially during these tough months. Thank you to everyone who has been supporting us during these times.”
Here are the restaurants participating in New Hope and Lambertville Restaurant Week:
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A historic bridge connecting a popular Bucks County town with New Jersey is showing its age and must close for needed repairs.The New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge closed Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, for at least two weeks so that a rusted 120-year-old pin that supports the span over the Delaware River could be repaired, ...
A historic bridge connecting a popular Bucks County town with New Jersey is showing its age and must close for needed repairs.
The New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge closed Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, for at least two weeks so that a rusted 120-year-old pin that supports the span over the Delaware River could be repaired, according to the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, which operates the bridge.
The bridge could remained closed for up to two weeks, until Jan. 27, 2025, the DRJTBC said.
"The uninterrupted bridge closure will enable work crews and engineers to replace a deteriorated 4-inch-diameter, 18-inch-long steel pin that supports a critical joint of 11 structural steel members on the bridge’s second truss span from the Pennsylvania side," the bridge commission said. "The 120-year-old pin has rusted and worn to the point where it poses a potential risk for failure under heavy load."
The rusty issue was found by accident.
"The damaged pin was fortuitously discovered as a result of sand-blasting of the bridge’s painted surfaces last summer," the DRJTBC said.
"This would mark the first time that a such pin replacement has been performed on the steel Pratt-truss bridge linking New Hope and Lambertville," the commission added. "It also would mark the first time that such a repair procedure has been executed at any of the Commission’s bridges."
The closure comes at an inopportune time for the shopping districts as New Hope & Lambertville Restaurant Week 2025 takes place during the estimated closure time.
Folks going between the towns will need to take alternated routes to access businesses and restaurants. The DRJTBC laid out detours for folks looking to cross the river by car or foot:
As has been the case for the past 10 months, New Jersey-bound motorists will be detoured a mile north to the New Hope-Lambertville (Route 202) Toll Bridge, which does not have a toll in the New Jersey-bound direction.
Pennsylvania-bound motorists will have three options:
For pedestrians, the Commission plans to provide a free shuttle service. Currently, shuttle service is provided to complement the bridge’s temporary walkway on Friday nights and Saturdays and Sundays. The service will be expanded to a daily operation, but the hours have yet to be confirmed.
More details on getting around the bridge closure can be found on the bridge commission's website.
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