Repairs Coming to Main P.O. Ramp

George B. Flood, the spokesperson for the United States Postal Service Northeast Area, was kind enough to share with Plaintalker the following information on damage at the main post office on Watchung Avenue:

Thanks for your inquiry about the handicapped ramp at the Main Post Office at 201 Watchung Avenue in Plainfield, New Jersey. We share the interest in ensuring our buildings are accessible and were disappointed to learn of the recent car accident that damaged the ramp.

Regrettably, a local senior citizen recently mistook the accelerator / gas pedal for the brake when parking his car and hit the ramp. Fortunately, no one was injured.

In the interest of safety, the ramp is currently cordoned-off pending the completion of the repairs to the ramp. Contractors have performed their initial reviews and are in the process of finalizing their recommendations. We will have a better handle on the timeline for the construction when the architect / engineers finalize their plans. Our goal is to have the ramp back in service as quickly, as permanently, and as safely as possible.

In the interim, we are recommending that customers take advantage of our expanded access services. Examples of these services include:

Stamps-by-Mail - You don’t have to leave your home or office if you order your stamps by mail. Just get some order forms from your letter carrier, and then order stamps for delivery directly to your home.

Stamps-by-Phone - Use your credit card and our 24-hour stamp hotline to order the postage you need. Dial 800-STAMP-24 (800-782-6724).

Stamps-to-Go - Participating drug stores like Walgreens and CVS, grocery stores like Shop Rite and Stop & Ship, office supply companies like Staples`, and Banks like Wells Fargo and TD now carry stamps for the convenience of their customers. Most have signs at the checkout or customer service counter to let you know that stamps are available. You can find the nearest location on our website.

USPS.com - Of course our USPS.com website is the ultimate customer convenience. USPS.com is like having a Post Office at your finger tips. You can buy stamps, order free packaging supplies, print-out mailing labels with or without postage, ship a package, and schedule a package pick-up by your local letter carrier for the next business day.

Should customers have any questions or need special accommodations, they can call the Plainfield Main Post Office at 908-226-5256. Every effort will be made to ensure all our customers get the service they expect and deserve.