A $6.2 billion project to build two new bridges to carry the N.J. Turnpike over Newark Bay has been approved by the U.S. Coast Guard meaning construction can start in 2026.
Bayonne resident Joe Coughlin asks questions at a May 28 public forum about noise barriers to engineers of a $6.2 billion project to replace the Newark Bay Bridge with two wider spans.A $6.2 billion project to build two new bridges to carry the New Jersey Turnpike over Newark Bay has been
The Turnpike Extension is one of two primary highway and bridge routes that connect to the Holland Tunnel.“We are reviewing the Coast Guard’s determination closely, but the concerns we’ve raised remain unaddressed,” said Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop. “No amount of post-approval monitoring can change the fact that this project doubles down on outdated infrastructure priorities that hurt communities like Jersey City.
As a condition of the Finding of No Significant Impact, the Turnpike Authority has to monitor air quality, noise and vibration during construction and require the use of low-emissions construction equipment. Other proactive steps will be taken to enhance the well-being of neighboring communities during construction, he said.
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