FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 10, 2010
Freeholders dedicate new traffic signal
Road widening, dedicated turning lane part of overall project
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County and local officials help turn on a new traffic signal at Jackson Mills and Georgia roads on Thursday, June 10, 2010. Pictured: (left to right) Freehold Township Councilman Eugene B. Golub, Freeholder Amy Mallet, Freehold Township Mayor Dorothy H. Avallone, Freeholder John P. Curley and Freeholder Robert D. Clifton. |
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Board of Chosen Freeholders dedicated a new traffic signal at Jackson Mills and Georgia roads earlier today.
County and local officials were on hand to dedicate the newly completed project, which involved road widening along Jackson Mills Road in order to build a dedicated left-turn lane and widening on Georgia Road's eastbound approach in order to build a dedicated right-turn lane. The work also included the installation of a storm drainage system and the installation of a traffic signal.
"This project was very important to improve traffic safety in this area," said Freeholder John P. Curley, who oversees the Monmouth County Department of Public Works & Engineering. "This project continues the county's efforts to improve its roads and intersections while being cost conscious and environmentally responsible. The LED traffic lights cost less to operate and are eco-friendly. This setup also has an eight-hour battery backup that will keep the intersection operational in the event of a power outage."
The project was designed by Greenman-Peterson, Inc. of Lebanon with direction and inspection from the Monmouth County Department of Public Works and Engineering. The project was constructed by Lucas Brothers Inc. of Marlboro Township at an estimated cost of $628,628.
"The project greatly improves the safety of the traveling public by improving and signalizing a heavily traveled intersection," County Engineer Joseph Ettore said. "As the levels of traffic continue to increase, the county will continue to work to provide safer passage for pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles. This intersection improvement project addressed multiple needs."
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