Salem County approves roundabouts, bridge study and other transportation projects

May 20, 2026

The board approved five public works resolutions authorizing federal-aid agreement modifications, engineering for resurfacing, a bridge extension request, and a storm-drainage mapping contract, with commissioners citing safety concerns at multiple locations.

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The Salem County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a package of transportation and public works resolutions May 20 that included federal-aid agreement modifications for roundabout safety projects, preliminary engineering funds for County Road 665 resurfacing, a requested six‑month extension for a bridge concept-development project on New Bridge Road over Always Creek, and a professional services contract for storm-drainage mapping.

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