JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Police Department is urging drivers and pedestrians to obey multiple road closures in place throughout the area, citing a surge in violations and safety concerns near active construction zones.
According to officials, Cedar Swamp Road remains closed between Bennetts Mills/West Veterans Highway and East/West Commodore Boulevard. Jackson Mills Road is closed beyond Frank Applegate Road, and Freehold Road is closed past Mallard Court. Detour signage is posted throughout the affected areas to redirect traffic safely.
Police said motorists have been repeatedly ignoring posted signs and concrete barriers, with many being issued summonses for entering restricted zones.
“There have been an extremely high number of summonses already written to motorists who fail to follow these signs, and drive beyond the barricades and into the work zone,” the department stated.
Each closure point is marked with four to six “Road Closed” or “Road Closed to Thru Traffic” signs, followed by two to three concrete Jersey barriers clearly labeled with additional warnings. Only residents and businesses located within the barricaded areas are permitted access.
The department also issued a warning to pedestrians and bicyclists, asking them not to enter the construction zones due to changing ground conditions and potential safety hazards.
Violators who are not local to the area will be stopped and may be ticketed for entering the closed roadways.
Police say the ongoing closures are necessary to protect both workers and the public, and they are asking for continued cooperation as the project continues.