Jackson Township officials have formally applied for federal funding to support a roadway and safety improvement project along Manhattan Street, a heavily traveled corridor serving key public facilities in the community.
Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and Council President Burnstein announced that the township is seeking funding for the repaving of Manhattan Street, along with a series of pedestrian safety and traffic-calming upgrades.
The proposed project would cover the stretch of Manhattan Street between Bennetts Mills Road (CR 54) and South Cooks Bridge Road (CR 636). The roadway functions as a cut-through between two major county routes and sees an average daily traffic volume of nearly 6,000 vehicles, according to township officials.
In addition to resurfacing the road, the plan calls for streetscape improvements and enhanced pedestrian safety measures, including the installation of pedestrian signaling beacons and other traffic-calming features. Officials cited the corridor’s proximity to Lucy N. Holman Elementary School and the Holman Athletic Complex as key factors driving the need for upgrades, noting the high volume of pedestrian activity in the area.
Manhattan Street also provides access to several municipal facilities, including the Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority complex.
The total cost of the project is estimated at approximately $2 million. Township officials said early indications regarding federal funding are positive, though no awards have been finalized.
Kuhn also acknowledged support for the application from several local entities, including the Jackson Municipal Utilities Authority, Jackson Board of Education, Jackson Police Department, Jackson Department of Public Works, and Jackson Youth Football & Cheer.
Township officials said additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
