Route 21, newark riverfront pedestrian and bicycle access, MP 1.7-1.85, newark city, essex county -safety improvements, concept development -other

The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded a $205,313 Formula Grant to the New Jersey Department of Transportation on April 15, 2022 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). The grant funds will support safety improvements and concept development for Route 21 in Newark, New Jersey between miles 1.7 and 1.85 to enhance pedestrian and bicycle access to the Newark Riverfront. A subaward of $TBD will be provided to the City of Newark City Hall Business Administrator's Office to support the Route 21 Newark Riverfront pedestrian project. The Highway Planning and Construction program aims to assist states in constructing, preserving, and improving highways. This award furthers those goals by funding infrastructure upgrades that facilitate alternative transportation and access to recreational areas in Newark.