Toms River officials say more than 40 streets will be resurfaced this year as part of a $5 million paving program that the township says will be completed without increasing the local tax burden.
Toms River Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick has announced the township’s 2026 Road Paving Program, a $5 million infrastructure initiative that will resurface dozens of neighborhood streets across the municipality.
According to Mayor Rodrick, the program is funded through operational efficiencies and is designed to improve local roads while maintaining what officials describe as “zero impact on local taxpayers.”
The administration says the township has significantly increased the number of streets paved annually compared with previous years.
“This paving program shows what smart governance can achieve,” Councilman Craig Coleman said in the township bulletin. “By cutting waste, we’re delivering real results for our residents without touching their wallets.”
Streets scheduled for paving
According to the township’s published list, the following roads are scheduled to be resurfaced in 2026:
- Audubon Road
- Beachview Place
- Beauchamps Place
- Bertha Road
- Brightwood Drive
- Canton Drive
- Cherokee Court
- Colleen Court
- Cotswold Close
- Dorsett Pass
- Egret Drive
- Emerson Court
- Foxwood Terrace
- Gem Avenue
- Gilford Avenue
- Grand View Drive
- Green Hill Boulevard/Court
- Green Island Road
- Hancock Road
- Holly Hill Drive
- Keats Avenue
- Holmes/Niviera Avenue
- Hereford Close
- Knightsbridge Close
- Luane Road
- Midship Drive
- Mountview Drive
- Ottawa Road
- Portobello Road
- Schenks Mill Lane Road
- Shenandoah Boulevard
- Sloop Court
- Stamler Drive
- Tradewinds Avenue/Court
- Transom Court
- Twin Oaks Drive
- Valley Stream Road
- Wake Forest Drive
- Wave Way
- Whittier Avenue
- Yellowbank Road
Township cites record pace of road improvements
Mayor Rodrick said the township has expanded its paving efforts each year since taking office.
“Since Mayor Rodrick took office, each year the township has paved double the number of streets compared to the prior administration,” the township stated in its June bulletin, adding that by the end of the mayor’s second year, more streets had been paved than during the previous administration’s full four-year term.
Councilwoman Lynn O’Toole said the paving program is intended to improve both neighborhoods and long-term infrastructure.
“It’s not just about paving roads—it’s about investing in our future,” O’Toole said. “Families are safer, property values are supported, and we’re building a stronger Toms River for the next generation.”
The township said construction will continue throughout the 2026 paving season, with residents expected to see improvements across neighborhoods as work progresses.
Key Points
• Toms River has announced a $5 million street paving program for 2026 that includes more than 40 neighborhood roads.
• Township officials say the work will be completed without increasing the local tax burden and represents an expansion of annual paving efforts.
• Roads scheduled for resurfacing include Audubon Road, Shenandoah Boulevard, Tradewinds Avenue, Valley Stream Road, Yellowbank Road, and dozens of others across the township.
