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Morris County Receives $7.3 Million for Infrastructure Improvements
Funds from FY2025 County Aid will support road and bridge maintenance under new eligibility guidelines.
MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. – The Murphy Administration has announced the allocation of $150 million in Fiscal Year 2025 County Aid, with Morris County set to receive $7,314,377. These funds, provided through the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund (TTF), aim to support infrastructure improvements at the local level, specifically targeting county-owned roads and bridges.
NJDOT Commissioner Fran O’Connor highlighted the importance of these funds in addressing localized transportation issues, reducing the financial burden on residents, and advancing Governor Murphy’s vision for a safe and sustainable transportation system across New Jersey.
“The New Jersey Department of Transportation is committed to finding solutions for localized transportation concerns by investing in county owned bridges and roadways, which reduces the tax burden on residents,” NJDOT Commissioner Fran O’Connor said. “The millions of dollars in County Aid is just one way the Department is advancing Governor Murphy’s vision of a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system for all New Jerseyans.”
The County Aid program distributes funds based on population and road mileage within each county, allowing local governments to prioritize and select the projects that will receive funding. For the first time, pavement preservation has been added as an eligible category for funding under the County Aid program.
Morris County and other counties are required to submit their selected projects, as outlined in their annual Transportation Program, to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) for approval by December 1, 2024. The projects can include a range of transportation-related work, from road and bridge repairs to other necessary improvements.
This funding is part of a broader initiative by the Murphy Administration to enhance the quality and safety of New Jersey's transportation infrastructure. The new schedule for County Aid also requires the NJDOT to notify counties of their allotments by July 31, enabling better planning and execution of future projects.
This substantial investment will benefit the thousands of motorists in Morris County who rely on well-maintained roads and bridges daily, contributing to the overall safety and efficiency of the region's transportation network.
