The Long Branch City Council on Sept. 10 adopted Ordinance 0-11-25, authorizing the sale or conveyance of easements and partial takings of city property at 186 Joline (Block 398, Lot 25) and 181 Jolene (Block 396, Lot 1) to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the Route 36 Troutman’s Creek bridge project.

The ordinance authorizes conveyance by deed of easement and by bargain and sale deed to permit permanent utility easements and partial takings needed for the DOT project, and it was introduced on Aug. 27, 2025. The council opened and closed a public hearing on the ordinance; no members of the public spoke during the hearing.

On motion and roll call, the council approved the ordinance on second and final reading. The council did not provide additional project details, purchase price or closing schedule at the meeting.

Next steps: With adoption, the city may proceed with legal conveyance documents to transfer easement and partial-taking interests to the state as required for the Route 36 Troutman’s Creek bridge work.