There's a place along the Jersey Shore that's dedicated itself to showcasing some of the world's ickiest bugs, while educating visitors on the importance of their existence. It's called Insectropolis.
Depending on where YOU live at the Jersey Shore, you probably see Route 9 from a different perspective. For example I live in Little Egg Harbor and our section of Route 9 is fine and the same through Tuckerton as well. Yes it gets busy at 5 pm weeknights and the weekends, especially in summer, can be a bit slow........