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Engineering: DOT grant would widen Jackson Avenue by roughly 2 feet per side; residents worry about safety and loss of trees
Summary
Town engineers said a DOT grant would widen Jackson Avenue from about 32 feet to 34–36 feet within the existing right-of-way to improve traffic flow; nearby residents urged the council to hold community meetings and questioned whether the widening would encourage speeding and bring trucks closer to homes.
Town engineers described a DOT grant proposal that would widen Jackson Avenue from about 32 feet to approximately 34–36 feet, on average adding roughly 2 feet to each side of the traveled way, as the council fielded strong resident concerns at its Sept. 23 work session.
Mr. Picariello of the township’s traffic division said the aim is to create two consistent through lanes (one in each direction) and to move parking closer to houses to reduce head-on weaving and…
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