New Jersey Department of Transportation’s Route 27-Dehart Place-Route 21 project involved resurfacing a five-mile segment of an urban principal arterial to address safety and provide a smoother ride for travelers. These improvements transformed a hazard-prone corridor into a safer, more efficient roadway for all users. New Jersey DOT noted that these enhancements are critical to supporting local and regional economic activity, as the corridor serves key commercial districts, residential neighborhoods, redevelopment areas in Elizabeth, and a major industrial and shipping hub in Newark. The $26 million project upgraded pedestrian facilities to meet Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA requirements, including the reconstruction of more than 200 curb ramps.The project also modernized and re-timed more than 30 traffic signals, replacing equipment that was 40 to 60 years old and posed significant operational and safety concerns. Additional safety improvements included upgrades to guard rail systems, enhanced signing and pavement markings, and access management modifications near signalized intersections to reduce conflict points. Installation of traffic islands and curb extensions were implemented to improve safety for all roadway users. Funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act also directly supported the project’s safety programs; funding rehabilitation of the pavement surfaces and the installation of ADA-compliant curb ramps and other upgrades to bicycle-safe standards. The completed project provides a smooth driving surface and clearer guidance for motorists and pedestrians through improved signage, striping, and delineation.