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County Route 612 (Middlesex County, New Jersey)
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County Route 612 is a county route in Middlesex County, New Jersey
that measures 5.01 miles (8.1 km) in length. It carries the names of Forsgate Drive, Pergola Avenue, and Matchaponix Road. The road extends from CR 613
in the east to its bridge over the New Jersey Turnpike
in the west, where it continues as Route 32. Route 612, along with current Route 32 was originally designated as County Route 5-R-8.
County Route 612 begins at the New Jersey Turnpike
in Monroe Township
. Known as Forsgate Drive for 2.3 miles (3.7 km), there are only a few major intersections; the first is for County Route 619
(also known as Applegarth Road). The second intersection is for County Route 615
. CR 612 crosses a railroad track just before one mile (1.6 km). After passing some local roads, CR 612 becomes concurrent with County Route 522
in Jamesburg
. Five-hundredths of a mile later, CR 522 leaves and CR 612 continues into Monroe Township again.
CR 612 ends at Spotswood-Englishtown Road (CR 613), five miles (8 km) from the New Jersey Turnpike and Route 32. The eastern end of CR 612 has become more developed, which in turn has created more vehicular volume. More developments are being built along CR 612, which will further increase vehicular volume. The busiest section of CR 612 is between CR 619
and the New Jersey Turnpike
.
Both ends of the county route are in Monroe Township
. Some maps suggest that CR 612 continues west across the Turnpike overpass and ends at the traffic light for CR 535
. However, all official documentation indicates that Route 32 and County Route 612 both end at the Turnpike overpass; this is also where maintenance changes from the state of New Jersey to Middlesex County.
In 2002, a 0.9 miles (1.4 km) extension of Matchaponix Avenue was built. It begins at the intersection of CR 612 and CR 613 heading east (merging with and turning into Texas Road), traversing into Old Bridge Township
, and becomes County Route 520
at its intersection with CR 527
.
While this "extension" does not officially carry the 612 designation, it is implied that it is part of 612; according to a Monroe Township master plan, the Matchaponix Extension was to be built as a county route that would "connect Matchaponix Avenue...and Texas Road, giving drivers a more direct route to Spotswood-Englishtown Road".
Middlesex County, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 750,162 people, 265,815 households, and 190,855 families residing in the county. The population density was 2,422 people per square mile . There were 273,637 housing units at an average density of 884 per square mile...
that measures 5.01 miles (8.1 km) in length. It carries the names of Forsgate Drive, Pergola Avenue, and Matchaponix Road. The road extends from CR 613
County Route 613 (Middlesex County, New Jersey)
County Route 613 is a county route in Middlesex County, New Jersey that measures in length. The road extends from the interchange at Route 18 and CR 535 in East Brunswick Township to the intersection of Tracy Station Road and CR 522 in Monroe Township...
in the east to its bridge over the New Jersey Turnpike
New Jersey Turnpike
The New Jersey Turnpike is a toll road in New Jersey, maintained by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. According to the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association, the Turnpike is the nation's sixth-busiest toll road and is among one of the most heavily traveled highways in the United...
in the west, where it continues as Route 32. Route 612, along with current Route 32 was originally designated as County Route 5-R-8.
Route description
New Jersey Turnpike
The New Jersey Turnpike is a toll road in New Jersey, maintained by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. According to the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association, the Turnpike is the nation's sixth-busiest toll road and is among one of the most heavily traveled highways in the United...
in Monroe Township
Monroe Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey
Monroe Township is a Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 27,999. Monroe was incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 9, 1838, from portions of South Amboy Township, based on the...
. Known as Forsgate Drive for 2.3 miles (3.7 km), there are only a few major intersections; the first is for County Route 619
County Route 619 (Middlesex County, New Jersey)
County Route 619 is a county route located entirely in Monroe Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey that measures in length. It carries the names of Butcher Road and Applegarth Road...
(also known as Applegarth Road). The second intersection is for County Route 615
County Route 615 (Middlesex County, New Jersey)
County Route 615 is a county route in Middlesex County, New Jersey that measures in length. The road extends from Mercer CR 615 at the Plainsboro/West Windsor line all the way to So. Pine Ave in South Amboy, New Jersey. While most of 615 is not used a commuter road, the section in the...
. CR 612 crosses a railroad track just before one mile (1.6 km). After passing some local roads, CR 612 becomes concurrent with County Route 522
County Route 522 (New Jersey)
County Route 522 is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The highway extends from U.S. 1 in South Brunswick Township to Main Street in Freehold Borough.-Middlesex County:...
in Jamesburg
Jamesburg, New Jersey
Jamesburg is a Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 6,025.Jamesburg was formed as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 19, 1887, when it was created from portions of Monroe Township, based on...
. Five-hundredths of a mile later, CR 522 leaves and CR 612 continues into Monroe Township again.
CR 612 ends at Spotswood-Englishtown Road (CR 613), five miles (8 km) from the New Jersey Turnpike and Route 32. The eastern end of CR 612 has become more developed, which in turn has created more vehicular volume. More developments are being built along CR 612, which will further increase vehicular volume. The busiest section of CR 612 is between CR 619
County Route 619 (Middlesex County, New Jersey)
County Route 619 is a county route located entirely in Monroe Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey that measures in length. It carries the names of Butcher Road and Applegarth Road...
and the New Jersey Turnpike
New Jersey Turnpike
The New Jersey Turnpike is a toll road in New Jersey, maintained by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. According to the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association, the Turnpike is the nation's sixth-busiest toll road and is among one of the most heavily traveled highways in the United...
.
Both ends of the county route are in Monroe Township
Monroe Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey
Monroe Township is a Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 27,999. Monroe was incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 9, 1838, from portions of South Amboy Township, based on the...
. Some maps suggest that CR 612 continues west across the Turnpike overpass and ends at the traffic light for CR 535
County Route 535 (New Jersey)
County Route 535 is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The highway extends from Logan Avenue , at the boundary between Trenton and Hamilton Township in Mercer County to the intersection of Main Street, Raritan Street and Washington Road in Sayreville in Middlesex County.The road...
. However, all official documentation indicates that Route 32 and County Route 612 both end at the Turnpike overpass; this is also where maintenance changes from the state of New Jersey to Middlesex County.
History
Before the current 600-series routes came into effect in Middlesex County, Forsgate Drive and Pergola Avenue used to be known as County Route 5R8.In 2002, a 0.9 miles (1.4 km) extension of Matchaponix Avenue was built. It begins at the intersection of CR 612 and CR 613 heading east (merging with and turning into Texas Road), traversing into Old Bridge Township
Old Bridge Township, New Jersey
Old Bridge Township is a Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2000 United States Census, the township had a total population of 60,456...
, and becomes County Route 520
County Route 520 (New Jersey)
County Route 520 is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. County Route 520 is a major road across Monmouth County connecting the county's central towns to the Jersey Shore at Sea Bright.-Route description:...
at its intersection with CR 527
County Route 527 (New Jersey)
County Route 527 is a county highway in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The highway extends from Main Street in Toms River Township to Pompton Avenue in Cedar Grove. It is the second longest county highway in New Jersey after Route 519. It was first given the number 527 in 1954...
.
While this "extension" does not officially carry the 612 designation, it is implied that it is part of 612; according to a Monroe Township master plan, the Matchaponix Extension was to be built as a county route that would "connect Matchaponix Avenue...and Texas Road, giving drivers a more direct route to Spotswood-Englishtown Road".