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Morris County unveils $50M‑plus 2026 capital plan, prioritizing roads, safety and strategic facility upgrades
Summary
The Morris County Board of Commissioners reviewed a 2026 capital plan on Dec. 17 that totals just over $50 million, with about $30 million for infrastructure projects and $13.1 million in grants reducing the net county impact to roughly $36.9 million. Deputy Director Steven Shaw presented details on road resurfacings, dam safety, and facility improvements.
Deputy Director Steven Shaw on Dec. 17 presented Morris County’s 2026 capital plan to the Board of Commissioners, describing a program that totals just over $50 million and emphasizes road, bridge and safety investments while leveraging $13.1 million in grant funding to reduce the county’s net cost to about $36.9 million.
Shaw, who led the capital budget committee, framed the package as a mix of standard, strategic and infrastructure investments that respond to rising construction costs while maintaining core services. “This is a very responsible plan,” Shaw said, adding the committee balanced maintaining existing assets with…
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