Washington street corridor improvement project MP:0.00-0.40 - west orange TWP, essex county - preliminary engineering

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $291,548.65 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) on August 5, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). This formula grant funds preliminary engineering services for the Washington Street Corridor Improvement Project (milepost 0.00-0.40) in West Orange Township, Essex County, New Jersey. Preliminary engineering activities typically include project planning, design development, environmental assessments, and technical analysis required to advance transportation infrastructure projects toward construction phases.

As a state-administered federal-aid highway program, this award reflects NJDOT's established role in managing federal transportation investments across New Jersey. The preliminary engineering phase represents a foundational step in project development, enabling the state to conduct necessary feasibility studies, environmental compliance reviews, and design specifications in accordance with National Environmental Policy Act requirements and applicable federal regulations before construction implementation. This funding allocation supports NJDOT's ongoing portfolio of diverse transportation infrastructure improvements addressing corridor safety, efficiency, and multimodal connectivity throughout the state.