Jackson Township officials announced that Ocean County will soon begin work to upgrade the northbound corridor of Hope Chapel Road, expanding the roadway to a full two-lane configuration between East Veterans Highway and Cooks Bridge Road.
The project targets a longstanding traffic bottleneck where the road currently narrows from two lanes near East Veterans Highway to a single lane approaching Cooks Bridge Road. According to township officials, construction is expected to begin within the next two weeks.
The improvement is being undertaken by Ocean County in coordination with Jackson Township, and is aimed at improving both traffic flow and roadway safety along the heavily traveled corridor.
Mayor Jennifer Kuhn welcomed the announcement and credited cooperation between county and township officials for moving the project forward.
“This improvement will significantly enhance traffic flow and safety along one of our key corridors,” Kuhn said. “We are grateful to Ocean County for prioritizing this project and for working collaboratively with the Township to address a concern that residents and commuters have raised for years.”
Township Council President Mordechai Burnstein said the roadway expansion reflects a broader focus on infrastructure investment and practical planning.
“Eliminating this lane reduction will make a real difference for drivers who rely on Hope Chapel Road,” Burnstein said. “This is exactly the kind of practical, quality-of-life improvement our residents expect, and we appreciate Ocean County’s responsiveness in moving this project forward.”
Officials said additional information, including traffic advisories and more detailed construction timelines, will be released as work begins. Residents and commuters are advised to anticipate temporary traffic adjustments during construction. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the spring.