New Jersey Department of Transportation

Route 46, Route 80 Exit Ramp to Route 53
Denville, Morris County, New Jersey

Virtual Public Information Center

October 12, 2026 through October 26, 2026

Public Information Center

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is committed to developing transportation improvements that best balance transportation needs, safety, the environment, community concerns and costs. NJDOT will hold a Virtual Public Information Center to provide local residents and businesses with information on the Route 46, Route 80 Exit Ramp to Route 53 project.

The Presentation

The Public Information Center will be held virtually. Please view the presentation at a time that is convenient for you between October 12, 2026 and October 26, 2026. After the presentation, you will have an opportunity to submit comments to NJDOT. Property owners with rental units are advised that tenants are also invited and encouraged to participate. If you are unable to view the presentation, but are interested in learning about this project, please contact us at the telephone number or e-mail address listed below.

PIC Flyer (EN/ES) PIC Slides PIC Transcript (EN) PIC Transcript (ES)

Submit a Comment


Project Information

Background

The purpose of this project is to reduce the frequency of Rear-End Crashes at the Route 46 eastbound ramp to Route 53 southbound (Ramp A) and improve safety and traffic operations on Route 46 eastbound between the I-80 westbound ramp to Route 46 eastbound (Ramp F) and Ramp A.

The Proposed Project

Improvements proposed by NJDOT are listed below:

  • Widen Ramp A to provide two lanes and signalize the end of Ramp A at Route 53 southbound
  • Provide auxiliary lane and outside shoulder on Route 46 eastbound at the weave area between Ramp F and Ramp A
  • Provide an inside shoulder on Ramp A
  • Slightly realign the terminus of Ramp F to extend weave distance between Ramp F and Ramp A
  • Reconstruct curb ramps for ADA compliance and reconstruct deteriorated sidewalk on Route 53
  • Provide left turn lanes from Route 53 southbound ramps to Route 46 eastbound and I-80 eastbound
  • Improve signalized intersections at Route 53 and Bloomfield Avenue and Route 53 and Hall Avenue/Indian Road

Anticipated Project Schedule

Start Final Design

Spring 2027

Start Construction

Summer 2029

Complete Construction

Fall 2030

Contact Information

For further information, please contact:

  • Shivon Harris – Regional Coordinator
    Office of Government & Community Relations
    New Jersey Department of Transportation
    1035 Parkway Avenue, P.O. Box 600
    Trenton, NJ 08625-0600
  • Phone: 609-963-1218
  • Email: ShivonA.Harris@dot.nj.gov