Ocean County officials today announced the activation of two new coordinated traffic signals along the Cedar Swamp Road corridor in Jackson Township, marking an important infrastructure improvement designed to enhance traffic flow and roadway safety for residents and commuters throughout the area.
Ocean County Commissioner Director Frank Sadeghi joined Commissioner Sam Ellenbogen and representatives from Ocean County Engineering for the official “switch flip” ceremony at the intersections of Cedar Swamp Road & Freehold Road and Cedar Swamp Road & Jackson Mills Road.
The intersections have long been identified as areas of concern due to increasing traffic volume, congestion, difficult turning movements, and safety issues during peak travel hours. County officials noted that continued residential and commercial growth throughout the surrounding area made improvements along the corridor a priority for Ocean County.
The newly-installed coordinated traffic signals are intended to improve traffic flow, reduce delays, establish safer driving patterns, and enhance overall safety for motorists, school buses, pedestrians, emergency responders, and residents traveling through the corridor each day.
“These new coordinated traffic signals at Cedar Swamp Road are an important investment in both public safety and traffic efficiency for Jackson residents and everyone traveling through this busy corridor,” said Commissioner Director Sadeghi. “As our communities continue to grow, projects like this help address congestion concerns while improving the overall flow of traffic and reducing potential safety risks.”
Commissioner Ellenbogen emphasized the County’s continued focus on infrastructure and transportation improvements throughout Ocean County.
“Improving infrastructure and roadway safety remains a top priority for Ocean County,” said Commissioner Ellenbogen. “These new signals at Cedar Swamp Road and its intersections with Freehold Road and Jackson Mills Road will help create safer traffic patterns, improve mobility throughout the area, and better accommodate the growing volume of residents, commuters, school transportation, and emergency services using these roads every day.”
Ocean County officials also thanked Ocean County Engineering and all those involved in the planning, coordination, and completion of the project.
County officials noted that investments in transportation infrastructure remain critical to ensuring Ocean County continues to safely and efficiently accommodate future growth while improving quality of life for residents throughout the region.
