Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Replacement of the Newark Bay Turnpike Extension Bridge

This document pertains to the proposed replacement of the Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension between interchanges 14 and 14A, including the Vincent R. Casciano Memorial Newark Bay Bridge. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) has submitted a U.S. Coast Guard bridge permit application and a draft National Environmental Policy Act Environmental Assessment for the project. The proposal aims to replace the existing bridge with two new bridges, improving navigational clearances, sea-level resiliency, structural integrity, and safety for both commuter and marine traffic. Key aspects of the project include maintaining the existing navigational clearances and coordinating with various agencies to address potential environmental and historical impacts.