*Governor Phil Murphy** **New Jersey Department of Transportation** **Lt. Governor Tahesha Way** **Commissioner Francis O’Connor** **[www.njdot.nj.gov](http://www.njdot.nj.gov)**
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### Join Us at the Public Information Center! **Route 130, Market Street Intersection Improvement Project** **Gloucester City, Camden County**
**Date:** Wednesday, September 24, 2025 **Time:** 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
At the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), we genuinely believe in the importance of improving our transportation network while also addressing environmental concerns and embracing community input. We invite you to participate in our upcoming Public Information Center (PIC) to learn about our exciting plans for the Route 130, Market Street Intersection Improvement Project! Your input matters, and we encourage you to share your thoughts with us during the meeting or later via mail.
### What to Expect at the Meeting We’re hosting an in-person Public Information Center at Gloucester City High School (GCHS) on September 24, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This meeting is organized as an open house, so please feel free to drop by any time during those hours! You’ll have the opportunity to review informative project displays, provide feedback, and engage in discussions with NJDOT staff and project designers. We warmly invite property owners to encourage their tenants to come along, as everyone’s voice is important in this process.
### Project Overview This project focuses on enhancing about half a mile of Route 130, extending from Ashwood Avenue to I-76. The main goal is to improve the intersection of Route 130 at Market Street/CR 634 (mile post 26.9) in Gloucester City. We’re committed to enhancing key aspects including:
– **Pedestrian Safety** through the implementation of Complete Streets Facilities – **Vehicle Safety** enhancements – Improved **Turning Movements** for better traffic flow
### Exciting Project Details **Route 130 Southbound at I-76 Eastbound Ramp to Market Street** Right now, drivers face a challenge merging onto Market Street due to limited space—a situation that unfortunately leads to accidents. To address this, we propose several enhancements:
– Extending the raised median to create a safer intersection at Market Street. – Constructing a new ramp just south of Market Street for smoother access to westbound Market Street from southbound Route 130. – Adjusting the curbline in the northwest quadrant to facilitate safer right turns for larger vehicles onto Market Street. – Upgrading traffic signal equipment at both key intersections.
**Market Street from the GCHS Driveway to Maple Avenue** In our efforts to ensure safer travel for all, Market Street will be widened. This will include implementing bike lanes on both sides and creating a dedicated left-turn lane for eastbound traffic onto the I-76 eastbound ramp, starting near Walnut Avenue.
**Route 130 Northbound from South of Ashwood Avenue to I-76** To protect our student community, we will close the median opening at Fernwood Avenue, making it safer for students crossing Route 130 to get to GCHS. We’ll also close one driveway serving the King of Pizza restaurant to establish new signalized pedestrian crosswalks. Additionally, the median openings at Ashwood Avenue near the Budget Inn will be closed to enhance overall traffic safety, leading to updated traffic patterns at the signalized intersections of Browning Lane and Market Street.
### Focus on Complete Streets and Pedestrian Facilities We’re excited to introduce Complete Streets improvements that include adding sidewalks and shared-use paths, ensuring better connectivity for pedestrians. Also, ADA-compliant curb ramps and new crosswalks will be constructed at both intersections, making our streets welcoming and safe for everyone.
### Additional Enhancements and Sustainability Efforts We’ll widen the shoulders wherever possible to align with NJDOT standards. In compliance with NJDEP stormwater management requirements, we plan to introduce a water basin in the southwest quadrant of Route 130 and Market Street, which will be located within the existing jughandle area.
### Anticipated Project Timeline – **Concept Development:** Completed in 2025 – **Final Design:** 2026 through 2027 – **Construction Start:** 2028
For additional information, please reach out to: **Nameera Hoque** Office of Government and Community Relations New Jersey Department of Transportation P.O. Box 600 Trenton, NJ 08625-0600 **Phone:** 609-963-1982 **Email:** [email protected]
If you require special accommodations, do not hesitate to contact us at: 856-536-3341 or 856-912-5836. We’re looking forward to seeing you at the meeting and hearing your valuable insights!