Monsey Eruv Weekly Inspection Report — Parshas Chayei Sarah
The Eruv of Monsey released its weekly inspection report ahead of Shabbos Parshas Chayei Sarah, Shabbos Mevarchim Kislev, with inspectors identifying 12 issues across the Eruv system. Seven were determined to be not kosher and required immediate attention, one was classified as high-priority, and four were considered low-priority.
Following the completion of 13 repairs, including previously outstanding maintenance, officials confirmed that all 24 sections across the Eruv’s 14 regions are kosher and operational for Shabbos.
In the Suffern section, crews cleared branches interfering with an Eruv string along Visa Way near Good Samaritan Hospital. Inspectors also identified a bent lechi in the area.
In Airmont, crews repaired the alignment of a lechi along Shuart Road, where an additional damaged lechi was also identified. On Hillside Avenue in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, crews corrected an issue involving a tree interfering with the Eruv and removed the tree.
In Pearl River, two broken PVC lechis were repaired along Spring Valley Road. On Loescher Lane, crews removed twigs and vines that had become tangled with an Eruv string.
In the Spring Valley Rambam Eruv, crews completed repairs near the Route 59 overpass, correcting a gud asik lechi and repairing an Eruv string. Officials noted that an additional infrastructure upgrade is planned for the location next week.
In Wesley Hills, three lechi repairs were completed along Route 202, including the installation of new 1-inch PVC. Crews also trimmed vines interfering with the Eruv infrastructure.
The Chestnut Ridge, Montebello, Monsey, Nanuet, New Hempstead, New City, Hillcrest, Pomona, and Haverstraw sections were also inspected and confirmed kosher.
More Than 22 Miles of Highway Fencing Inspected
In addition to the regular weekly inspections and repairs, Eruv crews conducted an extensive inspection of more than 22 miles of highway fencing used throughout the Eruv system.
Officials reported that no fencing issues affecting the kosher status of the Eruv were discovered during the inspections. Crews removed trees pressing against fencing and repaired loose sections to strengthen the infrastructure.
As part of the maintenance work, a new 60-foot section of fencing was installed near a Garden State Parkway ramp. Crews also repaired approximately 50 feet of fencing near the Hungry Hollow overpass.
Eruv officials expressed their appreciation to the dedicated checkers and repair crews for their continued efforts in maintaining the system.
With all necessary repairs completed, officials confirmed that all 14 regions and 24 sections of the Monsey Eruv are fully kosher and operational ahead of Shabbos Parshas Chayei Sarah.
