Princeton Council, County To Host Meeting On Rosedale Road Improvement

PRINCETON, NJ — For years, Princeton residents, parents and safety advocates have raised concern over the Rosedale Road crossing that leads to Johnson Park elementary school.

And now they have an opportunity to hear more from local and County officials.

The municipality along with Mercer County will hold a Public Information Center on April 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Johnson Park elementary school.

Officials will provide local residents and businesses with information on the intersection improvement project. Attendees will have the opportunity to provide input on the project.

Last summer, 82-year-old Pinghua Xu was struck by a car while attempting to cross Rosedale Road. Since then, residents have repeatedly urged Council to take steps to address safety concerns.

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Mercer County representatives will discuss proposed improvements to be constructed by the County, which include a mini-roundabout at General Johnson Road and signalized intersection improvements at Elm Road.

The Rosedale Road & General Johnson Drive Intersection and Pathways Improvement Project hopes to provide safe pedestrian and bicycle passage across Rosedale Road and improve access and safety for students walking or biking, according to the flyer.

The project will include installing an 8x10 feet wide shared-use path to replace the existing side path on the north side of the roadway. It will also include the installation of 5 ft wide concrete sidewalk along the south side of the road along with new curb ramps, crosswalks, and driveway aprons.

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