Economy
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.
Economy
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
The 10 Oldest Bridges in New Jersey
These structures, many of which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries, are more than just infrastructure. They are enduring symbols of craftsmanship, innovation, and history.
Roads & Bridges
NEWS RELEASE: New Report Reinforces Urgent Need for Route 17 Enhancement in the Hudson Valley
"The analysis projects substantial traffic growth over the next 30 years, due both to proposed development and long-term population trends."
Roads & Bridges
N.J. has thousands of bridges — around 400 of them are structurally deficient, but officials say they are not unsafe [WHYY]
"...as a corridor state, New Jersey gets a high concentration of truck traffic which puts an extra strain on the infrastructure, and as a coastal state, Jersey is exposed to elevated levels of saltwater in some areas..."
Roads & Bridges
A 117-year-old N.J. bridge that survived a superstorm is finally being replaced [NJ.com]
"Commuters on Coast Line trains have watched the new causeway being built along the existing bridges."
Roads & Bridges
New Jersey Turnpike Interchange 1 to 4 Capacity Enhancements – A Strategic Infrastructure Investment
"The study's projections are stark: without significant improvements, this section of the Turnpike is anticipated to reach 'gridlock by the year 2030'"
Roads & Bridges
Transportation Engineer Tries To Solve America’s Worst Bottleneck [Wall Street Journal]
Truckers call the intersection of Interstate 95 and SR 4 in Fort Lee, N.J., leading to the George Washington Bridge the most congested bottleneck...
Roads & Bridges
Nearly $70 million project to fix Rte. 211/17 interchange set to begin [Mid Hudson News]
“Projects like these are essential to unlocking the Hudson Valley’s economic potential and creating good-paying jobs." - Greg Lalevee, Business Manager, IUOE Local 825 Operating Engineers
Economy
Construction Industry Association Shines Light On Safety For Safety Day
Recognizing that in 2023, 1,075 construction professionals died while working on the job, the Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey (ACCNJ), and their members participated in Safety Day 2025. The goal of safety day is to refocus the attention of those workers on the key elements of staying safe while on the job.
Economic Development
10,000s jobs, billions in economic benefit – Regional Plan Association studies the Gateway Program
"The benefits of the program, including job creation, increased economic output, reduced congestion and pollution, and improved travel times, far outweigh the costs"
Roads & Bridges
Critique of the Reason Foundation’s Infrastructure Report Methodology
The Reason Foundation’s persistent methodological flaws—especially those highlighted by Philips and Conner—limit their reliability as definitive assessments of state highway performance. Policymakers and the public should interpret the rankings with caution, supplementing them with local context and more sophisticated analyses that account for the real-world complexity of infrastructure management.
Roads & Bridges
The Hudson Tunnels: Gateway Project
The North Tunnel and South Tunnel rail tunnels connecting New York City with New Jersey and the rest of the Mid-Atlantic were feats of engineering when they were completed in 1910. They revolutionized transportation to New York City. The new Gateway Tunnels will do the same when they are completed.
Roads & Bridges
These bridges in and around NJ make list to evaluate for risk of collapse [NorthJersey.com]
"Newark Bay's Vincent R. Casciano Bridge, which is under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, and the Commodore Barry Bridge, partially in New Jersey but owned by the Delaware River Port Authority, are the two crossings in the Garden State that are included in the NTSB list of structures that should get a risk assessment."
Roads & Bridges
Mapping NJ’s hundreds of abandoned mines [NJ Spotlight]
New Jersey has a rich mining history dating back to the early 1700s, with iron being the most common mineral extracted. Mining thrived for...
Roads & Bridges
Can NJ fix these 10 deadliest intersections? [NJ Spotlight]
"The list includes three intersections along US 1&9 in Elizabeth, two each on Route 129 in Trenton and Route 9 in Old Bridge and three along Route 27, two in Franklin in Somerset County and one in Roselle in Union County. All are slated to be upgraded with smart-signal technology or other measures designed to reduce accidents."
Roads & Bridges
This I-95 bridge connecting N.J. and Pennsylvania could be replaced soon [NJ.com]
The I-95 bridge connecting New Jersey and Pennsylvania is set to be replaced soon. The bridge, which has been in use for decades, is...
Economy
Unlocking South Jersey’s Economic Potential Through Infrastructure
Several key infrastructure initiatives in South Jersey are expected to bring solutions to longstanding issues and spur job growth and economic activity in the...
Roads & Bridges
Restoring the George: Revitalizing the Iconic George Washington Bridge
"Amazingly, this 15 year project to restore the GWB is happening without having to close the busiest motor vehicle bridge in the world. The project includes upwards of 200 workers at the bridge five to six days a week. Much of the work happens at night, when traffic is lower."


