Lauren Rivera 
Construction of Watchung Plaza in Montclair has been ongoing since the end of May. Promising a more accessible park for those with disabilities and modern upgrades to the area, the project recently entered its final phase of construction with an estimated completion date of September 2025. Read on for what to know about the Watchung Plaza renovation project happening in Montclair, New Jersey.
About the Watchung Plaza Project
On May 23rd, 2025, Montclair Township began construction of the center park in Watchung Plaza in hopes of making the area more accessible to people with disabilities.
For the past three months, the work has included repaving and repairing brick pavers, adding concrete pads and pervious asphalt paving systems, and relocating or furnishing/installing park benches and picnic tables. The project also includes the overall restoration of the site, including landscaping and electrical improvements.
Read More: Broadway in the Park Returning to Maplewood on 9/1
While construction is in progress, parking has been prohibited on the street along the perimeter of the park, with parking allowed during the weekend and nights. The street has also been closed to traffic at various times during the day.
August 2025 Updates
On August 13th, 11 weeks after construction kicked off, the township gave an update on the project, stating that a majority of the work had been completed. The plaza has now entered its next phase of construction, which includes “aesthetic and finishing touches,” a statement from the township reads. This includes the removal of the remaining temporary fencing, trimming of the new grass and trees, installation of new plantings, weeding, and other landscaping work.
“Although fencing has partially come down around the ongoing renovations at Watchung Plaza, the project is not yet complete and remains an active construction site,” the township says. Montclair anticipates that the project will be completed this coming September.
“When complete, the renewed Watchung Plaza Park will be a more welcoming and accessible space for our entire community,” the township says. “These updates will make it easier for everyone, including those with disabilities, to navigate the park.”
See More: 15th Street Between Madison + Jefferson in Hoboken Closed Through November
Follow @themontclairgirl on Instagram + TikTok for the latest Montclair updates, sign up for our weekly newsletter here that shares everything you missed each week, and check out our events calendar, which has over 100+ events weekly to peruse.
