Dear Property Owner / Stakeholder:
Salem County, committed to developing transportation improvements which best balance transportation needs, community concerns, the environment and cost, will hold a Public Information Center to inform stakeholders about the Telegraph Road (County Route #540) Phase 2 Resurfacing & Safety Improvement Project. The project is administered by the Salem County Engineer’s Office and Taylor Wiseman & Taylor (TWT) has been chosen as the design consultant for this project. You are encouraged to actively participate by viewing the presentation and providing feedback.
Meeting Information
The Public Information Center will be held live virtually on Wednesday June 18, 2025 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. A presentation will be given, and you will have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues with representatives of Salem County and TWT.
To attend the live virtual Public Information Center, visit this website and click on the Zoom meeting link: https://taylorwiseman.com/pic/telegraphroad/
Questions and comments regarding the project can be submitted through the webpage at the end of the presentation and will be accepted up to June 25, 2025.
Project Overview
The project comprises pavement resurfacing and safety improvements along Telegraph Road (County Route #540) for a distance of 1.77 miles from the Alloway Township/Quinton Township municipal line at the west end (milepost (MP) 15.40) to Pecks Corner Road (County Route #667) at the east end (MP 17.17). Within the project limits, Telegraph Road is a 30 foot wide road comprised of a 12-foot travel lane with 2 to 3-foot shoulders in each direction. Salem County commissioned a pavement analysis of the roadway, with the findings that the roadway pavement is in “poor” condition with predominant fatigue cracking with potholes forming in the severe cracking areas. The County is using NJDOT “Local Aid” funding to mill and repave the full roadway width, with construction scheduled in early 2026. Along with the paving work, existing road signs will be replaced with new signs meeting Federal retro-reflectivity requirements, guide rail will be upgraded to current safety standards, and driveway aprons will be paved for a distance of 8-10 feet from the pavement edge into the driveway. Construction is expected to start in Spring 2026 and last for approximately 2 months.
If you have any questions concerning the above matter, please contact:
Bruce K. Easterly, PE
Vice President / Principal
Phone: 856-437-8497
Email: