Politics & Government
Cross Keys Road Speed Reduction One Step Closer
The speed-limit reduction would come as a safety move in light of recent development in the area.
The Township Council unanimously voted last Wednesday to approve on first reading an ordinance that would result in the speed limit along Berlin-Cross Keys Road being reduced from 50 mph to 45 mph.
The speed-limit reduction is being considered due to heavy development along the roadway in recent years, according to officials.
Winslow Township officials are considering the same reduction for their stretch of Berlin-Cross Keys Road, Gloucester Township Police Chief W. Harry Earle said.
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In terms of the border between the two townships along the roadway, the portion of Berlin-Cross Keys Road that heads toward the White Horse Pike falls in Winslow Township, while the portion that heads toward the Black Horse Pike falls in Gloucester Township.
Council will likely consider the ordinance on final reading sometime in January—Council will adopt its 2012 meeting schedule during the township's annual reorganization meeting tonight.
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A public-comment period will be offered at that time.
The state Department of Transportation will have to sign off on the reduction before it can be implemented.
The measure was approved 5-0 last week. Councilmen Ken Garbowski and Dan Hutchison did not attend the session.
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