Why ‘Route 72 West’ Doesn’t Mean What You Think In Stafford Township

Why ‘Route 72 West’ Doesn’t Mean What You Think In Stafford Township

STAFFORD – It started with a sign that seemed simple enough. Posted at the longtime ShopRite along Route 72, it announced the store’s relocation to 733 Route 72 West, Manahawkin. For many drivers, especially those who know the road by heart, one single word was enough to create immediate confusion. “West?”   Route 72 is a familiar corridor for errands, dining stops, and last-minute shopping before crossing the bridge to Long Beach Island. The lo…