I’m sure the same NIMBYs oppose this would say “yes” to more highway lanes. Glad the new governor also supports it.
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South Jersey has so much more potential than what is being realized. There are some great downtowns that just need a spark to get the development rolling. There once was a robust passenger rail network across the region, but all that remains is the NJ Transit Atlantic City line, the River line light rail and PATCO.
The rails for many of the lines are still preserved in freight rail service.
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As someone living in South Jersey, I agree. They think putting fast food chains along busy roads will boost a certain city’s economy and atmosphere. Everything is out of focus here, but I’ve heard about this project back when I was in middle school, and I do not oppose the project. It’ll eventually have a station and rail line through Gloucester City, NJ my hometown. And even before I was born, they ripped out a secondary freight rail line leaving space for a new line since the 90’s
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ITS DEAD
Murphy has scrapped the wasteful widening of the Turnpike through Hudson County.
The original $10.6 billion plan will be updated to remove new travel lanes east of Interchange 14A and add a direct link from the Turnpike Extension to port facilities in Bayonne and Jersey City, Murphy and state Transportation Commissioner Fran O’Connor said in a joint statement.
The twin spans will be preserved, however. In addition, ramps will be built that will give trucks direct access to the ports. This will also save over $500 million that would otherwise be wasted.
Some also worry that because of the bridge having an extra span, the Turnpike may try and widen the Hudson County portion at a later date due to increased traffic.
Jersey City’s mayor-elect haa also welcomed this decision, saying that the highway will not further tear into the city’s neighborhoods. However, he too, also criticized the project in general and advocates for better transit.
“However, while we appreciate this scaled-back plan, let’s be clear: billions of dollars are still being spent to move more cars through our region instead of investing in the mass transit and safe streets that Jersey City families actually need. We’ll keep pushing for a transportation policy that prioritizes people over traffic.”
The state also released a press release on the matter.
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The battle over the Wasteful Turnpike Scheme continues. With a new governor in place, turnpike critics are hoping that they delete one bridge and instead build just one six or four-lane bridge to better align with current goals. This seems to be a last-minute push since the first bridge is expected will be under construction starting this spring.
And, an organized NIMBY group (representing, to the surprise of no-one, wealthier suburban towns) seeking to block affordable housing got shot down by a judge, again.
This is their third attempt in two weeks. It’s quite telling that their plan is stupid when they keep getting shot down and they now plan to go to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, hoping they will side with them.
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NIMBY residents in a town are trying to block multi-family and affordable housing, even after concessions were made and the number of units was reduced.
Classic excuses were used to justify the pushback.
More than a dozen residents, many from Island Road and Ferguson Place, spoke about their close‑knit community and warned that the plan could hurt property values, increase traffic and alter the character of the neighborhood.
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when has development actually reduced property value?
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We’re going on four years late now. Alstom has announced that the first new MLIII power car has been completed. Only one car. This is absolutely criminal that only ONE car has been completed and its 4 years behind schedule. They still have around 374 more cars to make and at this rate, it will take over 3 centuries to build them and NJ Transit to receive them. The MTA made a huge mistake ordering their new EMUs from them.
Photos from Alstom:
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Opponents of the wasteful Turnpike Widening scheme have written to the NJ Governor asking her to consider deleting one bridge and building either one six lane or four lane bridge that meets modern roadway standards.
And, in a crushing blow to a number of NIMBYs, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied several towns from appealing. For the fourth time, that same group, Local Leaders for Responsible Planning has tried and failed to get out of meeting obligations by delaying a March 15 deadline for affordable housing rezoning. It’s a pattern now and I wonder what they’ll try and do since the highest court in the land has denied their appeal.
https://www.nj.com/south/2026/02/us-supreme-court-denies-nj-towns-affordable-housing-appeal.html
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Seems like Sherill obliged with the letters by the Critics. The most destructive elements of the scheme are all dead.
The Turnpike scheme was scaled back even further. It will now be a four lane bridge with modern shoulders. Not two bridges, but one.
The agency will begin “immediate construction of a four-lane bridge with shoulders and improvements,” said a statement issued by the office of Gov. Mikie Sherrill on March 3.
In addition, there will be no “capacity expansions” at the Holland Tunnel and work will be to only improve safety.
“I am also recommending that the Turnpike Board continue to advance design and permitting work on the roadway structures leading to the Holland Tunnel for safety improvements only, without expanding capacity,” Sherrill said.
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A new middle school will be coming to West New York with the school opening in time for the 2028-2029 school year
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