More changes are coming to the gateway to Long Beach Island as the N.J. Department of Transportation works to address multiple traffic safety concerns that have arisen since the redesign of Central Avenue in Ship Bottom was unveiled earlier this year.

“The NJDOT is investigating a utility pole that was installed per the construction plans, which has caused issues with the construction of (the) surrounding curb and sidewalk,” said Lizzy Galamba, public information officer for the state agency.