Lakewood officials are holding talks with Ocean County that could pave the way for the installation of several new traffic signals along Cross Street, one of the busiest arterial roads in the township.
Under upcoming resolutions, Lakewood would authorize traffic signal agreements with Ocean County for multiple intersections along the roadway. Because Cross Street is a county roadway, the projects require coordination and formal agreements between the township and the county before signals can be installed.
The proposed signals (new and upgraded) would be placed at four busy intersections: Cross Street and Massachusetts Avenue, Cross Street and James Street/Franklin Boulevard, Cross Street and White Road/White Street, and Cross Street and Prospect Street.
If approved, the agreements would allow Ocean County to move forward with the installation of the signals in an effort to improve traffic flow and safety along the corridor. Cross Street has experienced steadily increasing traffic in recent years with the addition of numerous schools in the area.
Traffic signals could help regulate vehicle movement and reduce congestion during peak travel hours, particularly at crossings that connect residential neighborhoods with major through routes.
Separately, township officials are also planning a new four-way stop at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Second Street. The change is intended to slow traffic and improve safety at the intersection, which has drawn concerns from residents.
If implemented, the four-way stop would require vehicles approaching the intersection from all directions to come to a complete stop before proceeding. Currently, only vehicles on Second Street are required to stop.
Cross and Massachusetts and Cross and James already have lights.
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