Hamilton Township has secured more than $1.3 million in grants for the improvement of Klockner Road.
This funding includes $600,028 from the New Jersey Department of Transportation and $700,000 from the Local Transportation Projects Fund. The DOT’s Municipal Aid Program is highly competitive, with 595 applications submitted requesting more than $375 million in funding.
Klockner Road connects several key locations in town, including the United States Postal Service facility, N.J. State Police Troop Headquarters, and is a designated N.J. Transit Bus Route with convenient stops.
Klockner Road also provides connectivity to the Hamilton Train Station and I-295, as well as the area between Nottingham Way and East State Street Extension.
The impact of severe weather has taken a toll on the roadway, resulting in the need for improvements to ensure safety and preserve the integrity of the critical transportation connection.
While ongoing repairs have been made, substantial enhancements are necessary for a long-lasting solution that meets the needs of the community.
The Township is planning to repair two sections of Klockner Road in 2026. One section will extend from Rt. 130 to Negron Drive, and from Nottingham Way to Sloan Avenue. The improvements will involve milling, resurfacing and paving the road.
Additionally, the Township intends to enhance safety features by adding rumble strips to alert drivers who veer out of their lanes, improving crosswalk visibility, installing flashing beacons near schools, and upgrading certain sidewalks if necessary.
“We are dedicated to providing Hamilton taxpayers with the road repairs they have been longing for,” said Mayor Martin. “Although there is plenty of repairs to tackle, we are making strides by completing as many projects as possible while keeping taxes steady.”
Motorists will be notified when the project is set to begin.
