Reminder: The Island’s Traffic Lights Are Back On for the Season

The weather might be cold and cloudy, but signs of spring are right in front of us – and we better be paying attention!

The seasonal tradition of traffic lights on Ocean County’s northern barrier island switching from “blinking” mode to traditional red-yellow-agreen was completed this week, with lights being turned over by the state Department of Transportation as well as Ocean County over the course of a few days.

A traffic light returns to life in Ortley Beach, April 2024. (Photo: Shorebeat)

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Speed limits continue at their “winter” levels, but will soon be reduced as both motorized and pedestrian traffic increases as the weather improves.