2025 stbgp seashore road CR 626 (breakwater road to tabernacle road) PH. 2, MP 4.23-5.22, lower TWP, cape may county- local aid- construction

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) a Formula Grant totaling $1,617,701.50 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on July 7, 2025. This award funds Phase 2 construction of Seashore Road (County Route 626) in Lower Township, Cape May County, New Jersey, specifically the segment between Breakwater Road and Tabernacle Road (milepost 4.23–5.22). This local aid construction project represents a continuation of roadway infrastructure improvements authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

The Highway Planning and Construction program provides federal financial assistance to state departments of transportation for highway construction, preservation, and improvement activities. Under this program, NJDOT selects projects based on state and local priorities within available appropriations, with FHWA oversight of design and construction. The Seashore Road project advances critical transportation infrastructure improvements that enhance connectivity and safety in Cape May County's Lower Township area.