At Monday night’s Hopewell Township Committee (HTC) meeting, two resolutions were passed supporting Mercer County’s implementation of two critical safety improvements in the Township at the intersection of Pennington-Harbourton Road (County Route 623), Scotch Road, and Burd Road. These improvements come at the urging of the HTC in response to a tragic fatal crash at this intersection and are part of an ongoing effort to enhance road safety and prevent future incidents.
“We are pleased that the County Executive Dan Benson and the Mercer County Board of Commissioners are acting swiftly to address our concerns,” said Hopewell Township Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning. “Now that the HTC has passed the resolutions of support, this issue will be taken up by the County Commissioners.”
4-Way Stop Installation
The upcoming Mercer County Board of Commissioners action will establish a 4-way stop at the intersection of Pennington-Harbourton Road, Scotch Road, and Burd Road.
This new stop control requires all vehicles approaching the intersection to stop, ensuring safer conditions for drivers and pedestrians alike. The HTC strongly supports this initiative, and is appreciative of the County's partnership in making this critical improvement.
Speed Limit Reduction on Pennington-Harbourton Road
In addition to the 4-way stop, the Mercer County Board of Commissioners will reduce the speed limit along Pennington-Harbourton Road between County Route 579 (Trenton-Harbourton Road) and NJ Route 31. The speed limit will be set at 35 MPH, a move the HTC has long advocated for to improve safety along this heavily traveled route.
These actions reflect the Township’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of those who live, work, and travel in Hopewell Township. The members of the Hopewell Township Committee remain deeply sympathetic to the family and loved ones of the victim of the recent crash and hope that these changes will help prevent future tragedies.
Related Resolutions-
- 24-389 Supporting an Ordinance by Mercer County 4-Way Stop Penn-Harb, Scotch, Burd Roads
- 24-388 Supporting an Ordinance by Mercer County Speed Limits Along Penn-Harb Rd
