The NJTPA Board of Trustees approved $4 million in grants to support four county-led studies that will explore options to improve bridges, roadway safety, and other transportation infrastructure.
“These studies are an important first step in addressing aging infrastructure and transportation challenges across our region,” said Middlesex County Commissioner Charles Kenny, Chair of the NJTPA Board of Trustees. “By giving counties the resources they need to evaluate options and plan thoughtfully, we are helping to position these projects for long-term improvements that support safety, reliability, and community needs.”
The studies being funded through the Fiscal Year 2026 Local Concept Development Program include:
- Passaic Street Bridge (Cities of Garfield and Passaic) (Bergen and Passaic counties)
This study will explore options to replace or rehabilitate an aging bridge that connects the cities of Garfield and Passaic.
- Jackson Street Bridge (City of Newark and Township of Harrison) (Essex and Hudson counties)
This study will examine options to replace or rehabilitate a bridge that connects Newark and Harrison across the Passaic River.
- Retaining Wall Improvements (Weehawken, West New York, Guttenberg and North Bergen townships) (Hudson County)
This study will explore options to repair or replace retaining walls and stabilize slopes along several county roadways.
- County Routes 549, 528 and 631 Improvements (Brick Township) (Ocean County)
This study will evaluate options to improve safety and traffic flow along busy roads and intersections in Brick Township.
“Investing in early-stage planning allows counties to take a comprehensive look at complex transportation challenges before moving forward,” said Warren County Commissioner Jason J. Sarnoski, First Vice Chair of the NJTPA Board of Trustees. “Through these studies, local partners can identify practical, cost-effective solutions that strengthen infrastructure, improve safety, and better serve residents across the region.”
The Local Capital Project Delivery Program awards grants to counties and cities to investigate all aspects of a project, including environmental, right of way access, design, and feasibility issues.
Local Concept Development is the first phase of the Local Capital Project Delivery Program, which guides projects from initial concepts through construction. Projects that complete this phase may be eligible for eventual construction with federal funds. More information about the program can be found at our LCPD page.