The state Department of Transportation announced that 25 Ocean County municipalities will share $5,200,057 in Local Aid grants to advance street, safety and quality-of-life improvements, a portion of $81.6 million allocated statewide Tuesday.
Toms River will receive $250,000 for drainage improvements at Cattus Island Boulevard, Gloucester Drive and Pioneer Drive.
Under the Municipal Aid grant program, each county is apportioned a share of the total funding based on population and the number of local centerline miles, state transportation officials said in a statement. Municipalities then compete for portions of their county’s share.
Past performance in connection with timely award of projects and construction close-out factor into the evaluation of the Municipal Aid grant proposals, officials said.
Other Ocean County projects include $200,000 for the reconstruction on N Street in Seaside Park, $160,000 for DuPont Avenue improvements in Seaside Heights, $150,000 for the reconstruction of Charles Drive and Deauville Avenue in South Toms River and $125,000 for improvements to Jaynes Avenue and Maple Avenue Road in Island Heights.
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