This project aims to significantly reduce traffic congestion and accidents along Route 9 Northbound leading up to the Garden State Parkway (GSP) entrance ramp by a minor widening and restriping to allow traffic in the northbound center lane of Route 9 to exit to the GSP or continue north on Route 9. In addition, new overhead traffic signage will be added between Ernston Road and the GSP, to clearly guide drivers to this improved traffic flow condition at the GSP entrance ramp.  During peak traffic times, thousands of cars, trucks, and commuter bus lines use this route, with the northbound lanes of Route 9 between Bordentown Avenue and the GSP routinely experiencing significant travel delays due to the volume of vehicles trying to exit onto the Parkway.  The queue to enter the GSP routinely extends a mile or more, causing numerous accidents and delays.  Once complete, the new overhead signage and dedicated GSP entrance lanes are expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion and delays

In addition to the improvements put in place by this project, we will also be installing sign structures that will support the planned Bordentown Avenue/Burlew Place/Kenneth Avenue and Eugene Boulevard Interchange project.

​

Right-of-Way & Access Impacts

Right-of-way and access impacts are comprised of minor ROW acquisition, and temporary construction easement. Work will be scheduled for daytime off-peak hours, will not require any detours, and only require brief shoulder/lane closures during construction periods. 

Environmental Impacts 

The proposed improvements are not anticipated to have any environmental impact on the surrounding areas.

Historic and Cultural Resources

Federal regulations pertaining to the protection of historic properties, referred to as the Section 106 process, require the NJDOT to take into account the effect of proposed projects upon historic resources listed in, or eligible for listing in, the National Register of Historic Places. If you would like more detailed information on the Section 106 process, please reference the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s A Citizen’s Guide to Section 106 Review, available online at:

https://www.achp.gov/protecting-historic-properties 

NJDOT is required to solicit public input to assist in carrying out the Section 106 process. Historic preservation organizations, historical societies, and similar groups, or individuals with information about cultural resources (archaeological or architectural) in the project area are encouraged to attend the PIC or submit comments via Patience Sengbey (NJDOT), contact information provided below.