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Salem County approves roundabouts, bridge study and other transportation projects
Summary
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.
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.
During discussion, a commissioner highlighted two locations slated for new roundabouts and said the projects are aimed at reducing serious accidents at those intersections. The resolutions cite multiple NJDOT and HSIP project numbers and were adopted without recorded opposition.
Why it matters: the projects—federal-aid HSIP (Highway Safety Improvement Program) and other agreements—are intended to address recurring crash locations and improve evacuation and access routes in parts of Salem County. The bridge project noted is described as a potential evacuation route and may affect planning and timelines for residents in the relevant township.
Meeting details: the board voted to adopt five resolutions (D1–D5). The transcript lists project references including HSIP job numbers and a county roadway project number for County Road 665; the record also shows a motion and unanimous approval. No public comments were made specifically on these resolutions during the meeting.
Next steps: county public works staff will proceed with the agreement modifications, preliminary engineering, and contract execution. The bridge project timeline includes a requested extension to accommodate further design work; the board approved the request to seek the additional time from NJDOT.
