Overview
A public meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 9 to inform local residents, officials, businesses and the general public about proposed safety improvements in the Ironbound at the intersection of Elm Road, Gotthart Street, Backus Street, Wheeler Point Road, and Denbigh Street.Additional Details
The City of Newark, in cooperation with the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, the New Jersey Department of Transportation, and the Federal Highway Administration, is holding a public meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 9 to inform local residents, officials, businesses and the general public about proposed safety improvements in the Ironbound at the intersection of Elm Road, Gotthart Street, Backus Street, Wheeler Point Road, and Denbigh Street.
The purpose of this meeting is to inform the public of the project’s purpose and need, progress to date, and to solicit public input and comments relating to the proposed improvements.
Modern roundabouts are a proven safety countermeasure promoted by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). They low speeds and efficiently move traffic through intersections to improve safety.
To learn more about modern roundabouts visit FHWA's roundabouts page.
This meeting is being conducted in conformance with Federal and State regulations, and is open to all members of the public. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this open house, review the displays, ask questions and provide comments. City and support staff will be available to answer any questions throughout the scheduled time period. Please attend at a time that is convenient for you.
Written Comments
Accepted through Friday, April 26, 2019. Mail, fax, or email comments to:
Juan Feijoo, Principal Engineer, Traffic
Department of Engineering, Division of Traffic and Signals
255 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
Fax: 973-733-8880
Email: JuanF@ci.newark.nj.us