Roads & Bridges

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.

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.

"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."

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.

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.

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.

"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."

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.