Vision Zero safety upgrades have been planned for County Road 508 in Kearny following a deadly crash on the Newark-Jersey City Turnpike last month.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“As County Executive and Chairman of the Vision Zero Task Force, I take the safety and well-being of all residents, visitors, and families on County roads with immense seriousness. These safety improvements are common sense and improve the conditions of County Road 508 along the Newark-Jersey City Turnpike for the tens of thousands of commuters that utilize it each day,” Hudson County Executive Craig Guy said in a statement.
“In line with our Vision Zero Action Plan, this list of recommendations was provided to me by County officials designated to investigate the circumstances of those killed or seriously injured in crashes. My administration and I strive to improve road conditions on County Road 508 to make it safe and secure for drivers, as we do with all our County roads.”
These safety improvements include installing centerline delineators along the double-yellow center line for approximately 2,000 feet from the existing concrete median heading east under the two New Jersey Turnpike bridges and ending at the first private driveway along that stretch.
The plan also calls for installing driver feedback signs at appropriate locations and instituting a policy to prohibit U-turns along Newark-Jersey City Turnpike for the entirety of the road under the County’s jurisdiction.
Once the ordinance is adopted, new signage for the policy will be installed in both directions.
Furthermore, LED lighting around the thoroughfare will be sought in collaboration with PSE&G, adding pavement markings to indicate the 35-mph speed limit and installing additional signs, as well as adding rumble strips for the entire length of the Newark-Jersey City Turnpike.
To implement this plan of safety improvements, the county has requested approval of the board of commissioners for the treatments and policy.
Beginning in July, the County will spearhead a public awareness and enforcement campaign. There will be sign boards placed on the road alerting drivers to the new “NO U-TURN” policy.
