Long-awaited and overdue intersection improvements at Glassboro (U.S. Route 322) and Fries Mill (CR 655) roads are underway.
Gloucester County awarded the project’s contract to R.E. Pierson Construction Co. in Pilesgrove. A groundbreaking ceremony at the Monroe Township site was held on Jan. 30, with various state, county and township officials on hand. They included township Business Administrator Jim DeHart; Council President Carol Ann Fox; County Commissioner Heather Simmons; state Sen. Fred Madden; Mayor Greg Wolfe; and council members Don Heverly, Denise Adams and Patrick O’Reilly.
The work involves road widening, drainage upgrades, traffic signal improvements, ADA (American With Disabilities Act) curb-ramp installation and roadway resurfacing. Turn lanes and through lanes will be constructed on all approaches to the intersection to address congestion. Utility relocation will occur during construction, much of which will be completed with lane shifts.
Alternating traffic and closures will be utilized when required and typical work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some nighttime work will be scheduled to minimize disruption. Officials anticipate the project will be completed in just 200 days.
While serving on township council, the mayor said he worked with Madden and the county commissioners to oversee the project and ensure its completion.
