Initial steps in the study identified those east-west routes/corridors in northwestern Sussex County that are currently congested or are at risk for congestion based on anticipated growth. A number of factors were considered, such as:

1. Developed conceptual alternatives to improve this intersection and the surrounding area with the help of the traveling public.
2. Identified current traffic patterns and problems in and around the Five Points intersection.
3. Made recommendations and prioritized them for improvements in order to reduce congestion and improve capacity on Route 1 as well as move local traffic around the corridor without having to utilize Route 1 for every trip.