Monmouth County will receive $1.2 million in federal funding to advance needed safety improvements in Holmdel.
The project is among 14 throughout the region that the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) Board of Trustees approved in January, according to a press release from the county.
The project will explore converting the two-way stop controlled intersection at Holmdel Road, North Beers Street and Crape Myrtle Drive in Holmdel into a modern roundabout.
The Federal Highway Administration has identified modern roundabouts as proven safety countermeasures with the potential to reduce severe crashes by 82 percent at two-way stop controlled intersections. If a roundabout is not feasible, another option is converting to a signalized intersection, according to the press release.
Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone said, “The intersection improvements in Holmdel will improve pedestrian and motorist safety and overall operations at an intersection with a history of unsatisfactory performance.”
The improvement is part of the NJTPA’s Local Safety Program, which provides federal funds for cost-effective solutions that can make an immediate impact on their target areas, according to the press release.
The NJTPA is the metropolitan planning organization for 13 northern New Jersey counties. The agency establishes the region’s eligibility to receive federal tax dollars for transportation projects, according to the press release.