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Title: Highway signage; US Route 9 signage, poor intersections
Post by: Roadman66 on October 13, 2011, 02:02:30 AM
For some reason, I dislike some of the signage for major towns/cities that are on highway signs. On several roads intersecting US 9, one direction says The Amboys, and the other says Freehold, even though Freehold is literally 2 feet away. A better location would be Lakewood, and for Amboy, Woodbridge should be included. Also on US 9, in Old Bridge, there should be a sign installed for milage to major areas heading south, for instance: Freehold 9, Lakewood, 22, Toms River 24, etc.

In addition, in this same area, Route 9 is a terrible highway, due to congestion and inappropriate speed limit. Its 55 in a very commercial area, with driveways every 4 feet. Its dangerous for those trying to get on 9, going at high speeds. It should be reduced to maybe 50, or 45. then raised to 55 in a more rural area, in old bridge. Also, they need to get rid of those horrible jug-handle things. I read somewhere that the state is currently planning improvements to some of these horrible intersections. The intersection of Craig Rd and E. Freehold Road is quite possibly the worst ever.
Title: Re: Highway signage; US Route 9 signage, poor intersections
Post by: ethanman62187 on October 13, 2011, 03:07:33 PM
Quote from: Roadman66 on October 13, 2011, 02:02:30 AM
For some reason, I dislike some of the signage for major towns/cities that are on highway signs. On several roads intersecting US 9, one direction says The Amboys, and the other says Freehold, even though Freehold is literally 2 feet away. A better location would be Lakewood, and for Amboy, Woodbridge should be included. Also on US 9, in Old Bridge, there should be a sign installed for milage to major areas heading south, for instance: Freehold 9, Lakewood, 22, Toms River 24, etc.

In addition, in this same area, Route 9 is a terrible highway, due to congestion and inappropriate speed limit. Its 55 in a very commercial area, with driveways every 4 feet. Its dangerous for those trying to get on 9, going at high speeds. It should be reduced to maybe 50, or 45. then raised to 55 in a more rural area, in old bridge. Also, they need to get rid of those horrible jug-handle things. I read somewhere that the state is currently planning improvements to some of these horrible intersections. The intersection of Craig Rd and E. Freehold Road is quite possibly the worst ever.

OK. I'm sure of that. I never been on any of these roads before, but fine to me.
Title: Re: Highway signage; US Route 9 signage, poor intersections
Post by: NE2 on October 13, 2011, 07:14:36 PM
Quote from: ethanman62187 on October 13, 2011, 03:07:33 PM
I have no idea what I'm talking about but I'll increase my postcount anyway.
Title: Re: Highway signage; US Route 9 signage, poor intersections
Post by: jwolfer on October 14, 2011, 12:30:00 PM
Quote from: Roadman66 on October 13, 2011, 02:02:30 AM
For some reason, I dislike some of the signage for major towns/cities that are on highway signs. On several roads intersecting US 9, one direction says The Amboys, and the other says Freehold, even though Freehold is literally 2 feet away. A better location would be Lakewood, and for Amboy, Woodbridge should be included. Also on US 9, in Old Bridge, there should be a sign installed for milage to major areas heading south, for instance: Freehold 9, Lakewood, 22, Toms River 24, etc.

In addition, in this same area, Route 9 is a terrible highway, due to congestion and inappropriate speed limit. Its 55 in a very commercial area, with driveways every 4 feet. Its dangerous for those trying to get on 9, going at high speeds. It should be reduced to maybe 50, or 45. then raised to 55 in a more rural area, in old bridge. Also, they need to get rid of those horrible jug-handle things. I read somewhere that the state is currently planning improvements to some of these horrible intersections. The intersection of Craig Rd and E. Freehold Road is quite possibly the worst ever.

And then south of Lakewood it is 2 lanes.  I saw some NJDOT document a few years ago regarding a study of widening the road. It said that they didnt want to encourage more sprwral... so more walking should be encouraged.  The Sprwal is already there.  Widening US 9 is sorely needed
Title: Re: Highway signage; US Route 9 signage, poor intersections
Post by: Alps on October 18, 2011, 06:45:30 PM
I have never seen a sperm whale/sprwal in NJ.