LAKEHURST — Speed limits have been reduced along the full length of Union Avenue and Brown Avenue as officials respond to ongoing concerns about drivers traveling too fast through the borough.
The Lakehurst Police Department announced that the changes span from Route 70 to Route 37 and follow multiple traffic studies conducted over the past year.
Under the new limits, Union Avenue from Route 70 to Lake Street has dropped from 35 mph to 30 mph. The section from Lake Street through the intersection with Brown Avenue and Railroad Avenue, near the post office, is now set at 25 mph instead of 30 mph. The stretch from Brown Avenue and Railroad Avenue to Route 37 has been reduced from 35 mph to 30 mph.
Police Chief Matthew Kline said the department has fielded numerous speeding complaints from people who live along the affected roads. He said the borough, working with the Ocean County Engineer’s Office, pursued the reductions to improve safety for residents, children and visitors.
Officers have begun stepping up enforcement in the area, including additional patrols during busy hours and the use of a portable radar trailer to alert drivers to their speed.
Kline urged motorists to pay close attention to posted limits and drive responsibly, saying that community cooperation is key to reducing dangerous driving.
