Local Concept Development Study of Sussex County Route 653 - Clove Road Corridor Study Township of Montague, New Jersey

Sussex County in cooperation with the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, the NJDOT and FHWA hosted a Public Information Center to inform local residents, officials, business owners and the general public of the Local Concept Development Study for Sussex County Route 653 - Clove Road Corridor located in the Township of Montague.

The purpose of that Public Information Center meeting was to (1) inform the public of the development of various alternative solutions to address the project purpose and need and (2) solicit public input and comment towards the selection of a preliminary preferred alternative. 
The Public Information Center was conducted in conformance with Federal and State regulations. The public was invited and encouraged to comment on the study findings and alternatives.


The Public Information Center was held:
Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2013  Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm 
Place: Montague Township Administration Building
277 Clove Road,    Montague, New Jersey 07827 


Information and Public Comment/Survey Forms were left at the Township on Building. Written comments and input are being accepted through June 8, 2013. 

Panels showing the 7 Priority Improvement Areas and a proposed "Roundabout" at the Clove Rd. & Deckertown intersection were left at the Township Offices for viewing. 

The project involves some ROW acquisitions to allow shoulder widening or to make alignment or grade alterations to the road at certain identified locations, and moving some electric poles further  from the existing roadway.