Turnpike Authority advances $6.7 billion Newark Bay bridge safety‑first program and awards construction contracts
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority announced a $6.7 billion safety‑first program to replace the Newark Bay bridge with a four‑lane structure with shoulders, commit to a project labor agreement and advance related trestle construction contracts; the board approved companion contracts, financing steps and an interagency funding posture touted as supporting transit.
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The New Jersey Turnpike Authority on Tuesday unveiled a $6.7 billion program to build a four‑lane replacement for the Newark Bay bridge and to prioritize safety improvements rather than adding capacity across the corridor.
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