Following the release of the draft Executive Order 215 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the first project, the reconstruction between Interchange 14 in Newark and Interchange 14A in Bayonne and Jersey City, Real Estate NJ and NJ.com published stories breaking down the reasons for the critically needed project. Doing so, writes Real Estate NJ, would eliminate congestion and provide important mobility, safety, and access benefits to overburdened communities in Newark, Bayonne, and Jersey City.

The draft Executive Order 215 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the first project, the reconstruction between Interchange 14 in Newark and Interchange 14A in Bayonne and Jersey City, finds that this project will relieve congestion between Interchanges 14 and 14A and maintain or improve community and environmental quality.