It’s been 10 years since the completion of the New Jersey Turnpike Widening Project between Exits 6 and 9. This WHYY article is from 2014 when the project was completed. Here’s a brief summary of the article:
- NJ Turnpike Expansion: The largest expansion in the 63-year history of the New Jersey Turnpike is nearly complete, adding extra lanes between Exit 6 and Exit 9 to alleviate congestion.
- Project Details: The $2.3 billion project is finishing ahead of schedule and under budget by $200 million.
- Benefits: The expansion is expected to significantly reduce travel delays, especially during peak times like Thanksgiving.
- Future Plans: Savings from the project will fund other transportation initiatives, and discussions are ongoing about replenishing the state’s Transportation Trust Fund.
See the original story here: https://whyy.org/articles/end-of-23-billion-nj-turnpike-widening-project-hailed/
