Even as the days are growing longer, the time for the N.J. Department of Transportation to address concerns about lane closures and night work expected to be conducted this summer at the entrance to Long Beach Island is growing shorter.

“(The) NJDOT has been working closely with local elected officials and is aware of their concerns,” said Stephen Schapiro, a spokesman for the state agency, said recently. “Several meetings have been held, including one on Friday, April 29.