Public Information - Press Release: County Commissioners celebrate completion of intersection improvements in West Long Branch

For Immediate Release:
June 23, 2025

County Commissioners celebrate completion of intersection improvements in West Long Branch

Officials fully activate traffic signal at intersection to improve safety

WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners celebrated the completion of intersection improvements to County Route 15 and Palmer Road on Monday, June 23.

“On behalf of my fellow Commissioners, I am excited to highlight the intersection improvements for County Route 15 and Palmer Road,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Division of Engineering. "I would like to thank County staff, the Borough of West Long Branch, Van Cleef Engineering and J.C. Contracting Inc. for making these critical safety improvements."

The project consisted of upgrading the existing stop-controlled intersection to a new traffic signal-controlled intersection and the installation of pedestrian accommodations including sidewalk, curb ramps and crosswalks.

“This project showcases how safety is at the cornerstone of everything we do here in Monmouth County,” said Commissioner Director Arnone.

The project was constructed by J.C. Contracting, Inc. for a contract amount of $1,050,596.04. The engineering firm for the project Van Cleef Engineering.

In total, Monmouth County maintains approximately 1,000 lane miles of roads, 980 bridges and culverts and 250 traffic signals and beacons.

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WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners celebrated the completion of intersection improvements to County Route 15 and Palmer Road on Monday, June 23. Photo by Monmouth County Government.