RT. 80 & 15 interchange improvements, RT15-MP 1.53-2.92,RT80-MP33.04-34.07,wharton borough, rockaway TWP, morris county,-interchange IMP.-right of way

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) a Formula Grant of $1,566,710.61 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on September 16, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2030. This award funds interchange improvement and right-of-way acquisition activities for the Route 80 and Route 15 interchange project located in Wharton Borough and Rockaway Township, Morris County, New Jersey, specifically addressing improvements along Route 15 (milepost 1.53–2.92) and Route 80 (milepost 33.04–34.07).

Under the Highway Planning and Construction program, NJDOT will utilize these federal funds to advance critical transportation infrastructure improvements that enhance highway safety, capacity, and multimodal connectivity. The award supports planning, design, environmental compliance, and right-of-way acquisition activities essential to executing the interchange improvement project, consistent with FHWA's comprehensive approach to preserving and improving the nation's highway network. As a formula grant allocation under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, this funding represents New Jersey's apportioned federal highway assistance for advancing state-prioritized transportation infrastructure projects through established planning and project delivery processes administered by NJDOT in coordination with local authorities.

Project description

RT. 80 & 15 interchange improvements, RT15-MP 1.53-2.92, RT80-MP33.04-34.07,wharton borough, rockaway township, morris county-interchange improvements-right of way