Governor Sherrill scales back New Jersey Turnpike bridge project over Newark Bay

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Governor Mikie Sherrill announced plans to downsize the New Jersey Turnpike bridge replacement over Newark Bay to a single span. The decision reverses a $6.7 billion project for two bridges, opting for a single four-lane span with shoulders, following opposition from officials and environmental groups. This scaled-back project aims for safety improvements and job creation, shifting traffic off the aging bridge by 2031.


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