$11 billion Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension Program moves forward
News 12 · 15 days ago
News 12
15 days ago
The Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension Improvements Program is an $11 billion project that will double the number of lanes through Bayonne and Jersey City, as well as rebuild the Newark Bay Bridge which would create about 25,000 jobs.
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- The $11 billion project will widen the I-78 extension and rebuild the Newark Bay Bridge. 31s
- The project is expected to double the number of lanes through Bayonne and Jersey City. 55s
- About 25,000 jobs are projected to be created by the project. 55s
- Bayonne's mayor supports the plan, but officials from Jersey City, Newark, and Hoboken have expressed concerns. 1m 7s
- Construction is scheduled to start in 2026 after a $142 million design contract was approved. 1m 17s