N.J. Admin. Code § 16:47-4.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 16:47-4.1 - General requirements

(a) An access classification system is established for the State highway system. This system is based on the access class, the environment within which the highway is located (such as whether it is in an urban or rural area), the speed limit, and the desirable typical section (DTS), of the State highway. The access classification system identifies both the access level (AL) and DTS for each segment of the State highway system. Descriptions and diagrams of these access levels can be found in N.J.A.C. 16:47 Appendix C. The access classification system matrix is found in N.J.A.C. 16:47 Appendix A.

(b) The access levels for the State highway system establish the allowable left-turn movements from a State highway to a lot, site, or street, and range from AL 1 (most restrictive) to AL 6 (least restrictive) are as follows:

1. AL 1--fully controlled access. Access is prohibited except at grade-separated interchanges. Examples of fully controlled access roadways include interstates, freeways, and limited access State highways.

2. AL 2--left-turn movements from a State highway via street intersections, grade-separated interchanges, or to a nonconforming lot driveway where the Commissioner determines that non-State highway access is not available.

3. AL 3--left-turn movements from a State highway via a signalized jughandle. The jughandle may or may not be at the lot or site driveway or street.

4. AL 4--left-turn movements from a State highway via a left-turn lane where warranted by traffic volumes and design requirements. The left-turn lane will be at the driveway or street for an undivided State highway, but may or may not be at the driveway or street for a divided State highway.

5. AL 5--left-turn movements from a State highway to a lot, site, or street. A left-turn lane may be required where warranted by traffic volumes and design requirements.

6. AL 6--left-turn movements from a State highway to a lot, site, or street. A left-turn lane may be required where warranted by traffic volumes and design requirements. Frontage roads and service roads that parallel State highways are included in this classification.

(c) Right-turn movements from a State highway to a lot or site are not allowed on AL 2 State highways where the Commissioner determines that non- State highway access is available. If non-State highway access is not available, right-turn movements to and from the nonconforming lot driveway are generally allowed.

(d) Right-turn movements from a State highway are generally allowed on all AL 3 through AL 6 State highways, unless otherwise precluded due to design or safety considerations.

(e) Left and right-turn movements from a lot or site to a State highway are generally allowed on all AL 3 through AL 6 State highways, unless otherwise prohibited by regulation or by the highway configuration.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:47-4.1

Adopted by 50 N.J.R. 1534(b), effective 7/16/2018