Join the New Jersey Turnpike Authority for an in-person Public Hearing for the first project of the Program, the reconstruction between Interchanges 14 and 14A. The Public Hearing will take place on Wednesday, June 18th, at 6:00 p.m. at Woodrow Wilson School #10 located at 101 W. 56th Street, Bayonne. There will be a presentation at 6:30 p.m. Walk-ins are permitted, however, pre-registration is encouraged.

The Public Hearing offers an opportunity to provide both oral and written comments. Those who are unable to attend in person have the option of joining virtually. Written comments will be accepted through Thursday, July 3, 2025. Comments can be submitted electronically by clicking here or mailed to:

Lisa Navarro, P.E.
Senior Supervising Engineer
1 Turnpike Plaza
P.O. Box 5042
Woodbridge, NJ 07095

All comments will become part of the public record.

On May 7, 2025, after 4 years of environmental analysis, the Coast Guard issued a Finding of No Significant Impact for the first project of the Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension Improvements Program, the reconstruction between Interchanges 14 and 14A. This finding clears the way for construction to begin in 2026. Click here to read the Finding of No Significant Impact.

A recent poll conducted by Fairleigh Dickinson University, sponsored by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey, shows strong bipartisan support for the Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension Improvements Program. The survey found that 58 percent of New Jersey voters back the project, citing the need to address increased traffic jams. Anthony Russo, President of the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey, emphasized the importance of updating infrastructure to accommodate significant increases in shipping.

Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension Improvements Program Manager Lisa Navarro recently sat down for a one-on-one interview with New Jersey Now on My9 to explain the critical need for the Program, address concerns, and respond to frequently asked questions.

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority held the third in-person Public Information Center (PIC) for the first project of the Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension Improvements Program. The PIC took place in Jersey City on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Mary McLeod Bethune Life Center. The event followed the format of an open house and included a presentation and opportunities for residents to ask questions and speak one-on-one with Turnpike Authority officials and members of the Program team. There were information stations around the room so that residents could learn more about the first project, the reconstruction between Interchanges 14 and 14A, and its benefits and opportunities.

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Pat Kelleher, President of Hudson County Building Trades, recently published an op-ed on NJ.com on labor’s support for the Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension Improvements Program. In the op-ed, he explains why it is critical that the aging Turnpike Extension is replaced. He also highlights the tremendous economic benefits to NJ workers and the economy.

Join the New Jersey Turnpike Authority for an in-person Public Information Center (PIC) for the first project of the Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension Improvements Program. The PIC will take place on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Mary McLeod Bethune Life Center, 140 Martin Luther King Dr., Jersey City, NJ. There will be a presentation at 7:00 p.m. Walk-ins are permitted, however, pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Limited public parking is available in the Center lot.

PICs are different from official public hearings, which include a formal public comment portion. Instead, they provide an open house format to encourage greater engagement, dialogue, and interactivity. They include a brief presentation and opportunities for community residents to directly ask questions, comment, and speak one-on-one with Turnpike Authority officials and members of the Program team.

The Public Information Center will follow the format of an open house and include a presentation and opportunities for residents to ask questions and speak one-on-one with Turnpike Authority officials and members of the Program team. There will be information stations around the room so residents can learn more about the first project, the reconstruction between Interchanges 14 and 14A, and its benefits and opportunities.

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The US Coast Guard has extended the public comment period for the draft NEPA EA for the first project, the reconstruction between Interchanges 14 and 14A. Members of the public will have until Saturday, July 13th, to submit comments to the US Coast Guard. Although the draft NEPA EA and public comment process are governed by the US Coast Guard, the Turnpike Authority encourages members of the public to review the draft NEPA EA and provide comments. The draft NEPA EA is available on the Environmental Responsibility page of this website and print copies can be found at libraries in Bayonne, Jersey City, and Newark. The library locations can also be found on the Environmental Responsibility page.

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority held the second in-person Public Information Center for the first project of the Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension Improvements Program. The Public Information Center took place on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in the Woodrow Wilson School #10 gymnasium from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The event followed the format of an open house and included remarks by City of Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis and Assemblyman William Sampson IV, a presentation, and opportunities for residents to ask questions and speak one-on-one with Turnpike Authority officials and members of the Program team. There were information stations around the room so that residents could learn more about the first project, the reconstruction between Interchanges 14 and 14A, and its benefits and opportunities.

A Public Information Center will also be held in Jersey City at a later date. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated.

Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis recently published an op-ed in the Jersey Journal reaffirming his support for the Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension Improvements Program. In the op-ed he explains why the Turnpike Extension bridges, particularly the Newark Bay Bridge, must be replaced. He also outlined how the Program, and especially the first project, will benefit Bayonne and New Jersey.