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A year after abandoned mine collapses caused multiple sinkholes and months of disruption along I-80 in Wharton, New Jersey is looking beyond emergency repairs. New proposals would establish permanent abandoned-mine reclamation programs to identify dangerous underground voids, prioritize risks to roads and utilities, and stabilize problem areas before another collapse occurs. We look back at the I-80 emergency — and what New Jersey is doing to address the problem beneath its infrastructure.

New Jersey’s transportation, energy, and technology landscape saw major developments this week, from long‑awaited rail upgrades to sweeping energy reforms and new warnings about...

New Jersey’s roads are funded and maintained by a complex mix of federal, state, and local funds and agencies

Water water everywhere - and let’s make it potable too! Also nuclear, the World Cup, and coal (?!) in this week’s Infrastructure Update. Be sure to share with your associates.

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.

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.

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.

New Jersey’s road network is richer than most people realize. From historic U.S. routes to the Garden State Parkway and Turnpike, these highways move millions of commuters, students and goods every day.

"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."

Priya Jain’s appointment represents a notable shift toward executive leadership grounded in engineering expertise and strategic growth experience — qualities that many see as critical for tackling the state’s complex transportation challenges

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.

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.

Incoming governor Mikie Sherrill will be faced with a number of transportation challenges shaping mobility, economic competitiveness, and quality of life across the state.

Municipalities rely upon federal and state funding to maintain their roads.

Every day, NJ drivers unknowingly cross over structurally deficient bridges

“With this purchase of 200 new multilevel rail cars, which brings the total of new rail cars ordered since 2018 under the Murphy administration to 374, NJ Transit is taking a major step toward ensuring consistent, dependable service,” said NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri.

"The Pulaski Skyway, an iconic elevated highway in New Jersey, was opened in 1932 as a critical component of the route linking Jersey City and Newark."

"'The school district is very concerned regarding the Prince Rodgers bridge project and would like to be part of it, not only for school buses to and from school, but after-school activities on North Bridge Street,' said Ring."

"A major portion of the project is the replacement of the Vincent R. Casciano Bridge over Newark Bay with twin cable-stayed bridges."

"...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..."

Analysis of Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill policy positions on transportation infrastructure.

"The study's projections are stark: without significant improvements, this section of the Turnpike is anticipated to reach 'gridlock by the year 2030'"

"The benefits of the program, including job creation, increased economic output, reduced congestion and pollution, and improved travel times, far outweigh the costs"

Here are the key points from NorthJersey.com article: Pedestrian Fatalities Increase: The number of pedestrian fatalities has risen by 53.34% since 2012. New Jersey’s...