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.
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Bayonne Public Information Center Held
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 Pens Op-Ed Supporting the Program
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.
Bayonne Public Information Center Announced
Join the New Jersey Turnpike Authority for an in-person Public Information Center for the first project of the Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension Improvements Program. The Public Information Center will take place on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024, in the Woodrow Wilson School #10 gymnasium from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Woodrow Wilson School #10 is located at 101 W 56th Street, Bayonne, NJ 07002.
The Public Information Center will follow the format of an open house and include remarks by City of Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis, 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.
A Public Information Center will be held in Jersey City at a later date. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated.
Newark Public Information Center Held
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority held the first 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, February 27, 2024, in the East Side High School gymnasium from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event followed the format of an open house and included remarks by Councilman Michael Silva, Newark Business Administrator Eric Pennington, 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.
Public Information Centers will also be held in Bayonne and Jersey City at a later date. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated.
Newark Public Information Center Announced
Join the New Jersey Turnpike Authority for the first in-person Public Information Center for the first project of the Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension Improvements Program. The Public Information Center will take place on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in the East Side High School gymnasium from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. East Side High School is located at 238 Van Buren Street, Newark, NJ 07105.
The Public Information Center will follow the format of an open house and include remarks by Mayor Ras J. Baraka, 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 that residents can learn more about the first project, the reconstruction between Interchanges 14 and 14A, and its benefits and opportunities.
Public Information Centers will also be held in Bayonne and Jersey City at a later date. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated.
NEPA Environmental Assessment
The NEPA EA confirms the findings of the NJ Executive Order 215 Environmental Impact Statement. The first project will relieve congestion between Interchanges 14 and 14A and maintain or improve community and environmental quality.
As part of our commitment to environmental responsibility and transparency, we’ve made the NEPA EA available to the public via the Environmental Responsibility page of this website. To ensure accessibility, hard copies are also available for viewing in the Bayonne, Jersey City, and Newark public libraries.
For convenience, you may also view the NEPA EA below. By visiting the Environmental Responsibility page of this website, you will have full access to all of the NEPA EA accompanying documents, the draft NJ EO 215 EIS, and the EIS summary.
Virtual Public Information Center
In keeping with our commitment to accessible and inclusive public outreach, we conducted a virtual Public Information Center (PIC) ahead of our upcoming in-person PICs to provide an update on the Program and the first project and to answer questions that were submitted or read at Turnpike Authority Board of Commissioners meetings.
Program Media Coverage
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.
Draft Environmental Impact Statement
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.