Taft AVE. Pedestrian bridge over RT. 80, MP 56.84, woodland park, passaic county, pedestrian bridge replacement project, construction

The New Jersey Department of Transportation received a $577,906.10 project grant award on January 21, 2022 from the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. The funding supports the Highway Planning and Construction program and will be used for the Taft Ave. Pedestrian Bridge over Route 80 replacement project in Woodland Park, New Jersey. The project entails replacing an existing pedestrian bridge to continue providing safe crossing over Route 80 for residents. As the designated awardee, the New Jersey Department of Transportation will oversee project delivery through the State of New Jersey's transportation agency. The Highway Planning and Construction program aims to assist states in maintaining and improving highway infrastructure through various transportation projects.