Safety Improvements Planned For 'Key' Morristown Intersection

MORRISTOWN, NJ — New funding is paving the way for safety enhancements and traffic flow improvements at a busy intersection in Morristown.

Morris County will receive $1,294,045 in funding from the Federal Highway Administration through the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) for a roadway project that will impact the intersection of Morris Street (CR 510) and Ridgedale Avenue in Morristown.

Specifically, the funding will be allocated for the design, construction, and inspection services related to safety improvements.

“This project is essential to enhancing safety at a key intersection in Morristown. The funding enables critical upgrades that will protect both pedestrians and drivers while improving traffic flow and accessibility," said County Commissioner Stephen H. Shaw, who is also secretary of the NJTPA board.

The intersection, situated near landmarks like the Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown Library and Morristown Train Station, serves as a vital access point for both local and commuter traffic.

The planned improvements will align with recommendations from a Road Safety Audit (RSA) conducted in November 2019, according to the county.

Proposed Intersection Improvements include:

• Replacement of the traffic signal system
• Lighting upgrades
• Widening Ridgedale Avenue for dual left-turn lanes and a dedicated right-turn lane
• Improved corner radii for truck and bus turning
• Reconstruction of sidewalks and curb ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards

An online public information center meeting is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m., on Oct. 9, officials said.

All members of the public are invited and encouraged to join the meeting via smartphone, tablet, or computer at http://tiny.cc/MorrisStPIC, or toll-free by phone at 877-284-0719 and using conference ID 551-958-453#.

Written comments regarding the planned project will be accepted until Oct. 23, 2024. They can be sent to Debra Dellagiacoma at 30 Schuyler Place, Morristown, NJ 07960, or via email at ddellagiacoma@co.morris.nj.us.