Tag: highways
New Jersey’s latest congestion relief plan? Drive on the shoulder
The DOT will reduce traffic congestion by expanding driving on the shoulder of a major central Jersey roadway.
4 months ago
New tactic to reduce Delaware highway deaths: Community engagement
After 165 deaths on Delaware roads in 2022 — the most in more than 30 years — the state is hosting town halls to get feedback on its efforts to improve highway safety.
7 months ago
Work begins to overhaul dangerous Delaware interchange on I-95 near Newark
Short exit ramps have led to hundreds of crashes at the I-95/Rt. 896 interchange. Drivers in the area can expect two years of delays as it’s fixed.
12 months ago
After tying record for highway deaths, Delaware moves to add penalties for speeds over 90 mph
After tying 1988’s record for highway deaths, Delaware lawmakers unveil a package of bills to crackdown on most common causes of crashes.
1 year ago
Listen 1:14Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls to increase for 15th consecutive year
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will raise rates for the 15th year in a row starting in 2023. The 5% increase will take effect on Jan. 8.
1 year ago
Expect more lanes — and traffic — as U.S. 1 and I-95 reconstruction projects continue in 2023
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is continuing construction on the major roads in Bucks, Chester, and Delaware counties.
1 year ago
Report outlines causes of I-295/Route 42 wall collapse in N.J.
A report by independent engineers blames the wrong materials and a heavy rain for causing the wall collapse at a long-term road project in Camden County.
2 years ago
Transportation funding report could launch years of debate in Pa.
The report comes amid a stalemate over increasing funding for highway construction in Pennsylvania, and as states increasingly experiment with a vehicle-miles-traveled fee.
3 years ago
Philly is capping I-95 at Penn’s Landing. Could Nicetown or Chinatown be next?
Washington could help heal Philly neighborhoods torn apart by highways with a new $3 billion funding bil.
3 years ago