Route 32 is an arterial state highway in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. The route is a 1.18-mile-long (1.90 km) highway along Forsgate Drive that connects U.S. Route 130 (US 130) in South Brunswick Township and the New Jersey Turnpike (Interstate 95, I-95) at exit 8A in Monroe Township. Despite the short length, it is an important artery that connects not only traffic between the Turnpike and US 130, but traffic to County Route 535 (CR 535). The right-of-way on Forsgate continues eastward as County Route 612 (CR 612). Route 32 was first designated in 1964 along Forsgate Drive and was proposed to become part of Route 92 along its entire alignment.
 Route 32 | ||||
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| Forsgate Drive | ||||
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| Maintained by NJDOT | ||||
| Length | 1.18 mi[1] (1.90 km) | |||
| Existed | 1964 (on current routing)–present | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| West end |  US 130 in South Brunswick Township | |||
 CR 535 in South Brunswick Township | ||||
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| Location | ||||
| Country | United States | |||
| State | New Jersey | |||
| Counties | Middlesex | |||
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Route description
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Route 32 begins at a partial interchange with US 130 in South Brunswick Township. The route heads eastward, running along access ramps from US 130 and the local park and ride serving Coach USA buses to New York City. Heading onto the mainline Route 32, the highway receives the moniker of Forsgate Drive. Intersecting with a U-turn ramp from the westbound lanes, the highway serves the area as a four-lane industrial arterial. Route 32 heads further east, passing through industrial areas and local commercial headquarters. A short distance later, the highway intersects with Herrod Drive and Commerce Drive, both of which serve the local industry. Forsgate Drive continues eastward as the arterial, intersecting with CR 535 (Cranbury–South River Road). From here, Route 32 enters Monroe Township and begins serving enterchange 8A on the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95). A partial trumpet interchange, exit 8A serves access to CR 535 (for drivers heading to Route 32 westbound) and Route 32 eastbound.[2] After serving another local industry, Route 32 crosses over the four-sectioned mainline of the turnpike, where the designation ends. The road continues east as CR 612.[1]
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History
editThe alignment of Route 32 was first designated in 1964, when the state took over jurisdiction of a highway from US 130 in South Brunswick, eastward along Forsgate Drive to the intersection with CR 522 and CR 535 in Monroe Township.[3] Exit 8A originally ended at a T-intersection with Route 32 which was modified to a trumpet interchange after 1987. This originally featured an exit ramp from the tollgate to Route 32 west, which was later changed due to heavy congestion at the ramp. The turnpike ramp to Route 32 westbound was closed off but leaving most of the old pavement in place, creating a stub ramp. In its place, a new, two-lane ramp to CR 535 was built. Motorists must now take CR 535 south to access Route 32 westbound.[4]
Route 32's alignment from US 130 to the turnpike was also designated to become an alignment of Route 92, a tolled extension of the New Jersey Turnpike. Route 32 and nearby Friendship Road were to be supplanted by Route 92, using exit 8A on the turnpike for the eastern terminus.[5] However, after years of struggle to get the toll route built, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority canceled the Route 92 project on December 1, 2006.[6]
Future
editDue to congestion from exit 8A on the turnpike, the turnpike authority is proposing a project to improve traffic congestion along Route 32 called the "Interchange 8A to Route 130 Connection". The project would start from US 130 in South Brunswick and end at interchange 8A in Monroe. Plans and dates have yet to be determined.[7]
Major intersections
editThe entire route is in Middlesex County.
| Location | mi[1] | km | Destinations | Notes | |
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| South Brunswick Township | 0.00 | 0.00 | US 130 – Hightstown, Princeton, New Brunswick | Western terminus of Route 32 | |
| 0.90 | 1.45 | CR 535 (Cranbury-South River Road) – South River, Cranbury | |||
| Monroe Township | 1.07 | 1.72 |   I-95 / N.J. Turnpike – New York City, Trenton | Exit 8A on I-95 / Turnpike | |
| 1.18 | 1.90 |   CR 612 east – Jamesburg | Continuation east | ||
| 1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi | |||||
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c "Route 32 Straight Line Diagrams" (PDF). Ewing, New Jersey: New Jersey Department of Transportation. 2009. p. 1. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
- ^ Microsoft; NAVTEQ (2009). "Overview Map of New Jersey Route 32" (Map). Bing Maps. Microsoft. Retrieved November 21, 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ ROUTE NO. . Beginning in the township of South Brunswick, in the county of Middlesex, at a point on US 130 and extending in a general northeasterly direction to a point in the township of Monroe in the county aforesaid, near the intersection of Middlesex County Routes 522 and 535. L.1964, c. 121, s. 1.
- ^ "Interstate 95 Straight Line Diagrams" (PDF). Ewing, New Jersey: New Jersey Department of Transportation. 2009. p. 11. Retrieved December 30, 2009.
- ^ Public Hearing for Proposed Route 92 Freeway. New Jersey State Legislature. December 17, 1991.
- ^ "Route 92-turnpike connection project off the table—for now: Official says expansion of turnpike between exits 6 and 9 is the top priority". Daily Record. Morristown, New Jersey. December 2, 2006.
- ^ "Local CMAQ Mobility Initiatives – Shared Ride Program" (PDF). Woodbridge: New Jersey Turnpike Authority. January 8, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 27, 2011. Retrieved September 26, 2010.
External links
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Media related to New Jersey Route 32 at Wikimedia Commons- New Jersey Highway Ends – 32
- Speed Limits for Route 32
