Freehold Twp. intersection options to be presented
Freehold Twp. intersection options to be presented
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Three possible designs to realign Route 537 and improve the intersection at Gravel Hill Road in Freehold Township will be available for inspection and comment from 4-7 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Freehold Township municipal building, Room 114, One Municipal Plaza, Stillwells Corner Road.
According to a press release from the county, this event will be conducted in an “open house” format where display boards will provide specific information about the three preliminary concept designs for improvements to the Route 537 and Gravel Hill Road intersection.
Residents, local officials and members of the business community are encouraged to review each concept, consider the impacts of each and indicate which option they prefer to improve these roads.
Representatives from the Monmouth County Division of Engineering will be on hand to answer questions and to explain the project. The three-hour session will assist in establishing a plan that will help the county and the township – both individually and from a regional planning perspective – address safety issues, current and future traffic volume, as well as drainage issues, according to the press release.
The proposed concept plans provide for safety measures and capacity improvements by installing a new traffic signal, turn lanes and through lanes on Monmouth County Route 537 at Gravel Hill Road and a widening of Route 537 in that area.
After the Dec. 9 session, all three options will posted on the Public Works and Engineering page of the county website at www.visitmonmouth.com. From the county home page, click on the link to the Department and then click on the Engineering Division to access the improvement options.
For those unable to attend and provide comment in person on Dec. 9, the county will accept written comments through Jan. 31, 2010. County residents are encouraged to actively participate by providing comments at the meeting, by mail, or by email.
