For Immediate
Release:
February 28, 2023
Construction
of intersection improvements at CR 57 between West End Court and West End Avenue
in Long Branch scheduled to begin on March 6
LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County
Commissioners would like to announce the construction of intersection
improvements along County Route 57 (Ocean Avenue-Ocean Boulevard) between West
End Court and West End Avenue will begin on or about March 6.
“We are pleased to begin construction on this important project
which will improve safety for pedestrian and move traffic more efficiently,” said
Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Public Works & Engineering
Department. “Construction will occur in six stages to avoid unnecessary delays
and disruptions to the area. We appreciate residents’ and visitors’ patience as
this project begins and remind all vehicular traffic to expect some delays due
to lane reductions.”
The improvements include the installation of a new traffic
signal, the realignment of County Route 57, construction of full depth
pavement, concrete curb, concrete sidewalk, Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) compliant curb ramps and drainage improvements.
Ocean Avenue-Ocean Boulevard is not scheduled to be closed or
detoured throughout the various stages of work. A minimum of one lane of vehicular
traffic will remain open during construction. No work will occur Friday thru
Sunday during the summer months. The project is scheduled to be completed by the
end of December 2023.
In total, the County maintains approximately 1,000 lane
miles of roads, 980 bridges and culverts and 250 traffic signals and beacons.
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