Somers point-mays landing road (CR 559), pitney road (CR 634), various towns atlantic county, local roadway improvement project-construction

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded a Formula Grant totaling $2,409,282.36 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) on August 25, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). The grant funds the construction and improvement of local roadway infrastructure in Atlantic County, New Jersey, specifically addressing two county routes: Somers Point-Mays Landing Road (CR 559) from mile post 1.65 to 3.20 and Pitney Road (CR 634) from mile post 0.56 to 2.56, spanning Egg Harbor Township and Absecon City. The project is scheduled for completion by December 31, 2030.

This local roadway improvement project represents a typical application of FHWA formula funding, which supports states in constructing, preserving, and improving highways and related transportation infrastructure authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. NJDOT, as the awardee, will manage construction activities in coordination with the FHWA division office in New Jersey, ensuring compliance with planning, design, environmental, and safety requirements as specified under 23 CFR and implementing regulations.

Project description

Somers point-mays landing road (CR 559), MP 1.65-3.20, pitney road (CR 634) MP 0.56-2.56, eggharbor TWP. & absecon city, atlantic county, local roadway improvement project-construction