(On behalf of the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority)
Contact: Melissa Hayes, Senior Director of Communications & External Affairs
mhayes@njtpa.org or (972) 639-8438

BRICK TOWNSHIP – Ocean County will oversee a study to identify improvements along several high-traffic corridors in Brick Township. The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) Board of Trustees approved $1 million in federal funds for the study at its January meeting.

The effort will focus on enhancing safety and reducing congestion at two major intersections: Brick Boulevard (County Route 631) and Hooper Avenue (County Route 11), and Brick Boulevard and Chambers Bridge Road (County Route 549). These roadways form a heavily traveled triangular corridor that experiences frequent crashes, high traffic volumes, and significant challenges for people walking and biking. Numerous driveways, complex turning movements, and wide intersections contribute to congestion and safety concerns, especially during peak commuting times. Growth in Brick Township and nearby Lakewood Township has further increased demand on these corridors. Seasonal beach traffic adds additional pressure, affecting daily travel and extending delays throughout the summer months.

Funding for the study is provided through the Local Concept Development Phase of the NJTPA's Local Capital Project Delivery (LCPD) Program for Fiscal Year 2026. Projects that successfully complete Local Concept Development can seek federal funding for future phases of work including Preliminary Engineering, Final Design, and Construction.

"These intersections and corridors are among the busiest in Ocean County, and improving their safety and efficiency is essential for residents, commuters, and businesses," said Ocean County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi, who represents the county on the NJTPA Board. "This study will give us the information we need to plan meaningful upgrades that make travel safer and more predictable. Our goal is to ensure these roads can better support the community as it continues to grow."

The County and NJTPA expect to start the consultant selection process this spring, with the study getting underway in Winter 2026. The NJTPA Board approved a combined $4 million for four studies at its January 12 meeting.

During Local Concept Development, the County will examine a wide range of potential improvements and strategies. This may include changes to lane layouts, upgraded traffic signals, safer driveway access, and enhanced pedestrian and bicycle accommodations. The study will assess environmental considerations, right-of-way needs, engineering constraints, and corridor operations to identify solutions that best address current and future transportation challenges. The study will conclude with the selection of a preferred alternative to advance to the next phase, Preliminary Engineering.

The Brick Boulevard, Hooper Avenue, and Chambers Bridge Road corridors serve tens of thousands of residents, workers, and visitors each day. Improving these intersections and surrounding roadways is expected to reduce crashes, shorten travel times, and make walking and biking safer and more accessible.