Ocean Ave./Ocean Blvd. Road Work Starts March 6 In Long Branch

LONG BRANCH, NJ — Attention, Long Branch residents and local drivers:

Construction will start March 6 on major improvements to the intersection of Rt. 57 (Ocean Avenue-Ocean Boulevard) between West End Court and West End Avenue, the Monmouth County Board of Commissioners announced this week.

Here is what will be done at that intersection:

• Installation of a new traffic signal
• The realignment of Rt. 57, which is a county road
• Construction of full-depth pavement, concrete curb, concrete sidewalk, making curb ramps compliant for those who use wheelchairs
• Drainage improvements

Ocean Avenue-Ocean Boulevard is NOT scheduled to be closed or detoured throughout the various stages of work, Monmouth County says.

A minimum of one lane of vehicular traffic will remain open during construction. No work will occur Friday thru Sunday during the summer months. The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of December 2023.

“We are pleased to begin construction on this important project, which will improve safety for pedestrian and move traffic more efficiently,” said Monmouth County Commissioner Director Tom Arnone. “Construction will occur in six stages to avoid unnecessary delays and disruptions to the area. We appreciate residents’ and visitors’ patience as this project begins and remind all drivers to expect some delays due to lane reductions.”