Work on a $1.54 million state Department of Transportation project to improve traffic flow and safety conditions at a key Red Bank intersection is now scheduled to begin March 16, a week later than previously announced.
The job, which is expected to be completed in July, could mean irksome lane closures, and more traffic backups, for motorists heading north on Maple Avenue (Route 35) in the vicinity of West Front Street.
The project calls for the installation of a traffic signal at Maple where it meets Water and White streets, just a block south of West Front.
Here’s more 411, from a DOT ’14-day notice’ that borough officials forwarded to us this afternoon:
Location: Route 35 (Maple Avenue) / NB / MP 33.78 to 33.86
Municipality/County: Red Bank Borough / Monmouth County
Impacts: Route 35 NB temporary daytime lane closures from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
One Route 35 NB (Maple Avenue) one lane will be maintained.
On West Front Street, traffic will be shifted but one lane will be maintained in each direction, as existing.
Temporary lane closures and shifts during the allowable hours are anticipated to continue through 7/27/09 when the project is anticipated to reach substantial completion.
Start Date: Monday, March 16, 2009 (was 3/09/09)
Allowable Lane Closure Hours
Monday thru Thursday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM (next day) Friday 8:00 PM to 9:00 AM (Saturday) Saturday 8:00 PM to 10:00 AM (Sunday) Sunday 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM (Monday)
It is anticipated that there will be no lane closures during scheduled local special events.
If you have any questions, please contact Tony Marsella, Regional Manager, NJDOT, Community Relations at (609) 530-6116.
