Changes coming to Cave Neck Road/Route 1 intersection

The Department of Transportation will make changes to the traffic pattern at the intersection of Cave Neck Road and Route 1. In preparation for the change, work will begin at 8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 5, and will be completed by 5 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6. 

The new traffic pattern will require all motorists on Cave Neck Road approaching Route 1 to turn right to go south on Route 1. Motorists wanting to go north on Route 1 from Cave Neck Road will turn right onto southbound Route 1 and then make a U-turn at a crossover south of the Cave Neck Road intersection.

Route 1 northbound motorists will still be able to turn left onto Cave Neck Road. Route 1 southbound motorists will not be able to make a U-turn at the Cave Neck Road intersection as part of these restrictions.

Variable message boards are posted to advise motorists of the upcoming lane closures.