Overview
Event Summary: Essex County, in cooperation with Livingston Township, North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, New Jersey Department of Transportation, and the Federal Highway Administration, is holding a public meeting on the proposed modern roundabout at the intersection of Walnut Street and West Hobart Gap RoadAdditional Details
Event Details: The open house format meeting runs from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be a brief presentation at 6:30 p.m..png.aspx "Livingston-Roundabout-(1).png")
The proposed improvements include a modern roundabout to eliminate left-turn conflicts and speeds approaching the intersection. It will include advanced signage and pavement markings on all approaches. A modern roundabout is an identified Federal Highway Administration proven safety countermeasure and the preferred safety alternative for intersections. Roundabouts have been shown to reduce fatal and severe crashes by as much as 82% at previous 2-way stop-controlled intersections. They are designed to improve safety for all users, including pedestrians and bicyclists, and can substantially reduce the types of crashes that result in fatal and serious injuries (such as right angle crashes).
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. County and support staff will be available to answer questions throughout the scheduled time period. Please attend at a time that is convenient for you.
Written comments are being accepted through Monday, June 10. Submit comments via mail or email to:
Rick Valderrama
Essex County Department of Public Works,
Division of Engineering
900 Bloomfield Avenue
Verona, NJ, 07044
rvalderrama@essexcountynj.org
Current Project Schedule:
Preliminary Engineering: 2018-2019
Final Design: 2019-2021
Anticipated Construction: 2022
Anticipated Completion: Summer 2023