For Immediate Release:

October 30, 2014

 

New traffic signal activated in Tinton Falls

Signal improved at intersection of Hope Road and Corregidor Road

 

TINTON FALLS, NJ – Today, the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders activated a new traffic signal at the improved intersection of Hope Road (CR 51) and Corregidor Road.

 

“This traffic light is now fully operational, but this event is more of a ribbon cutting for the area,” said Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry. “CommVault is set to open the doors to its new facility and provide 3,000 jobs in Monmouth County. We are very excited to see this big step forward in the redevelopment of Fort Monmouth.”

 

The improvements to the existing traffic signal consisted of replacement of vehicular signals, new countdown pedestrian signals, new ADA-compliant pedestrian push buttons, replacement of traffic signal poles and arms, an additional camera for vehicle detection, replacement of the controller and battery backup that includes the complete rewiring of the traffic signal system.

 

The phasing of the signal was modified to accommodate an additional northbound left turn lane.  In addition, the improved traffic signal is now more responsive to traffic demand.

 

“This traffic improvement will better manage the commuter and resident traffic in the area,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Gary J. Rich, Sr. “It is great to see the work on the Tinton Falls and Eatontown side of the Fort come to fruition; great things are getting ready to happen on the Oceanport side as well.”

 

The traffic signal upgrade was necessary due to the reconfiguration of the lanes on Hope Road. What was formerly two lanes in each direction has been modified and now the southbound direction is only one lane. 

 

The northbound direction now consists of two through lanes and an exclusive left turn lane.  The addition of the left turn lane was necessary because of the expected increase in traffic associated with the opening of the new CommVault headquarters.

 

“Infrastructure is the most important part to the residents of Tinton Falls,” said Tinton Falls Mayor Gerald Turning. “We are providing them with the roadways and the infrastructure to support what we are building here in Tinton Falls.”

 

“The County is committed to seeing Fort Monmouth redeveloped and once again an asset to the community,” said Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone. “The County is doing its part with roads and parks and projects such as this traffic signal upgrade.”

 

The contractor for this project is Lucas Construction Group Inc. based in Morganville, NJ. The cost of construction is $2,348,248.70. The project was funded by the County, Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority, Borough of Tinton Falls and CommVault Systems, Inc. The County’s portion is $176,585.25.

 

The new traffic signal will significantly improve traffic flow in the area.

 

“We appreciate the cooperation and assistance from Tinton Falls in revamping this intersection to the benefit of residents,” said Freeholder John P. Curley. “The traffic improvements will also improve access to the Park System’s Fort Monmouth Recreation Center that has become a popular community hub.”

 

In 2005, Fort Monmouth was selected for closure by the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission and soon embarked on a transition to move operations to the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. The BRAC decision called for the transfer of 4,950 civilian and 450 military positions.

 

Fort Monmouth served as the home for soldiers, civilians, contractors, scientists and engineers who provided technological support and innovations that have saved the lives of many of America’s armed forces and helped secure the safety of the United States.

 

Director Burry serves on the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA), which operates under the state Economic Development Authority and assumed responsibility for the fort property’s redevelopment and re-use in September 2011.

 

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