Brick, NJ – Mayor Stephen C. Acropolis is proud to announce that the Township of Brick will be awarding a contract to Earle Asphalt Company for the reconfiguration of the Route 70 / Chambers Bridge Road intersection.  The project calls for the extension of the left turn lane from westbound Route 70 to Chambers Bridge Road.  The lane will be extended from 350 feet to 650 feet.  The extension will permit an additional 20 or more cars to stack in the left turn lane.

“The Council and I have been working to develop real solutions to the traffic problem on Route 70,” said Mayor Acropolis.  “This project is a result of our efforts.  I am confident that when it is complete, traffic will be flowing better on Route 70.”

The contract is in the amount of $137,113 and is being covered entirely through a grant from the State of New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund.

“This project is a win-win for the people of Brick Township,” said Council President Ruthanne Scaturro.  “One of the most notorious traffic hot spots in our town will be receiving some much needed renovations and there will be no cost to the taxpayers.”

The project is expected to begin within 30 days of the awarding of the bid on March 25.  The construction will be done during the night to avoid creating traffic delays.

Mayor Acropolis pledges to continue to find solutions to the traffic congestion on Route 70 and other areas in the Township.  “In the past, people have said that we had no say in what happens on Route 70 since it was a state road,” said Mayor Acropolis.  “The days of excuses are over.  This project is proof that we can make our voices heard and that we have the ability to make change happen.  We will continue to do so since that is what we were elected to do.”

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