Construction

We had quite the situation yesterday, with conflicting reports from various agencies about the status of Parkway Exit 90 Northbound in Brick. Today, we're getting a little more clarity.

UPDATE - According to the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and the TRANSCOM traffic service, conflicting information has lead to confusion over the status of Exit 90 over the next few days.

There's a good reason that the topic of construction and driving through it comes up a lot in these pages - it's something that we live with every day in Ocean and surrounding counties. While none of us like having to drive through it, there is one thing in particular that makes it all that much worse when it doesn't have to be - merging.

As you can see from the picture above, my morning did not start well today. But I do take some comfort in the fact that it could have been much worse. A lot worse.

Remember this funny sign that was spotted on the Garden State Parkway?

Heads up Ocean County drivers - this week, your evening commute or night time errands may be impacted by the ongoing Garden State Parkway work.

A Lakewood family escaped unharmed when a neighbor's chimney crashed into their home. The Lakewood Scoop reports it happened while the other house was being demolished.  The family says one person was actually in bed only about 10 feet away when the chimney fell...

We've already discussed how, in recent weeks, travel through Ocean County has been evolving. The Parkway itself is only part of the changes. New traffic pattern are coming to our towns too, including yet another intersection in one of the busiest areas of Brick.

Representatives from Ocean County, the New Jersey Department of Transportation, and the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) held an information session Tuesday night about a proposal to add another exit to the Garden State Parkway in Toms River.

The Garden State Parkway may be getting yet another new exit. The Asbury Park Press reports that Ocean County officials will hold an information session on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, to discuss the possibility of adding another exit ramp at Mile Marker 83 Southbound...