Roads & Bridges
New Long Island Sound link design aims to protect neighborhoods while advancing regional connectivity
A new design for the proposed Long Island Sound Link aims to protect waterfront neighborhoods while preserving the vision of a direct Connecticut–Long Island connection.
Supporters say mile-long tunnels near both shorelines would reduce community impacts while improving regional mobility and connectivity.
Roads & Bridges
Two years later: Gateway funding agreement continues to drive nation’s largest transit infrastructure project
Two years ago today, the Gateway Development Commission secured the full funding needed to advance the Hudson Tunnel Project—one of the largest infrastructure investments in U.S. history.
Since then, construction has continued across multiple Gateway Program projects, moving New Jersey and New York closer to a modern, more reliable rail connection beneath the Hudson River.
Roads & Bridges
Who pays for New Jersey’s roads?
New Jersey’s roads are funded and maintained by a complex mix of federal, state, and local funds and agencies
Public Transit
Gateway project reaches another major milestone
The Gateway Program awarded a $712 million contract for the New Jersey rail approach to the new Hudson River Tunnel. The work includes building bridges, embankments and rail infrastructure that will connect the future tunnel to the Northeast Corridor.
Roads & Bridges
Highway reconstruction project transforms notorious South Jersey interchange
A look inside NJDOT’s nearly $900 million Direct Connect project, rebuilding the I-295/I-76/Route 42 interchange to improve safety and traffic flow in South Jersey.
Data Centers
Infrastructure Update – week of June 8, 2026
All the regional infrastructure news that’s fit to email. Get the TLDR in this edition of Infrastructure Update.
Data Centers
Infrastructure Update – Week of June 1, 2026
Tunnels, Turnpikes, and NJ Transit - Oh my! This and more in this edition of Infrastructure Update.
Energy
Infrastructure Update – Week of May 25, 2026
This week’s infrastructure update looks at the challenges of growth, grid reliability and infrastructure modernization as energy demands surge across the Northeast.
Logistics
Illuminating the road ahead
New technology is set to change how traffic moves around MetLife Stadium.
As New Jersey prepares to host matches for the FIFA World Cup 2026, LiDAR is being deployed to monitor traffic in real time. The result could reshape how the state manages traffic long after the World Cup ends.
Environment
Faces of Infrastructure: Garrett Eucalitto
Meet Garrett Eucalitto, the force behind Connecticut’s infrastructure push. From roads to rail, it’s about delivering real projects, and the skilled workforce making it happen.
Policy
The New Jersey Turnpike was meant to be free. So what happened?
The New Jersey Turnpike was meant to be free. When it opened in the 1950s, tolls were sold as temporary. Drivers would pay until construction bonds were paid off. Then the booths would come down. That never happened. Here’s why.
Roads & Bridges
Two highways, one authority
New Jersey’s 2003 Turnpike–Parkway merger streamlined operations and reduced administrative duplication. As leaders debate spending restraint today, it remains a practical example of government consolidation that worked.
Roads & Bridges
Critical transit upgrades unlocking South Jersey’s potential [New Jersey Business Magazine]
"From the long-awaited completion of the Direct Connection project linking I-295 and Route 42 to expanded NJ Transit bus service and modernized freight rail corridors, the region is investing in infrastructure that will shape economic development for years to come."
Roads & Bridges
Portal North Bridge reaches final phase of construction: A long-standing bottleneck nears its end.
The Portal North Bridge has entered its final phase of construction, with the first trains scheduled to operate on the new bridge beginning Feb. 13. Once complete, the fixed-span structure will eliminate a major bottleneck on the Northeast Corridor.
Roads & Bridges
Three Hudson valley highways rank among New York’s deadliest [News 12]
New data shows three Hudson Valley roads rank among New York’s ten deadliest. Interstate 87, Route 9, and Route 9W all made the list, highlighting ongoing safety challenges on major corridors.
Policy
Bordentown secures state funding for local road improvements [centraljersey.com]
Bordentown Township will receive more than $270,000 in NJDOT Municipal Aid funding to repave Vine Way and Cherry Lane and improve road safety and travel for residents.
Roads & Bridges
The Faces of Infrastructure: Dr. Minosca Alcantara, Executive Director, New York State Bridge Authority
"Dr. Minosca Alcantara’s leadership at the New York State Bridge Authority reflects the evolving face of infrastructure stewardship across New York State — one that honors the past while innovating for the future."
Economic Development
The 10 largest projects awarded by the NJDOT in 2025
Where NJDOT spent its biggest dollars in 2025:
• 60% bridges
• 25% roads
• 10% traffic systems
• 6% climate resilience
A breakdown of the state’s 10 largest transportation projects.
Policy
New Jersey tolls, transit fares and bike-share prices rising in 2026 [nj.com]
Transportation costs rising in 2026: New Jersey tolls, transit fares and bike share rates are increasing for drivers, riders and cyclists alike. Plan ahead for higher costs on toll roads and bike-share trips.