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Don’t Believe the Hype: NJ Turnpike Widening Still Happening
Gov. Murphy's late revision will just move the problem around, advocates say.
December 23, 2025
Monday’s Headlines: Turn-SPIKED! Edition
Gov. Phil Murphy put the kibosh on plans to widen the New Jersey Turnpike east of the Newark Bay Bridge. Plus more news.
December 22, 2025
The Bronx Needs a Mayor Who Will Reimagine the Entire Expressway Corridor
The question for the incoming mayor is simple: Will you stand with the Bronx as we fix an historic wrong?
November 4, 2025
State DOT Partially Backs Off Cross Bronx Expwy. Expansion
Advocates are still concerned about a project that will widen five bridges and create a temporary roadway.
September 2, 2025
NJ Still Backing Turnpike Widening Despite Congestion Pricing Success and Local Opposition
Congestion pricing is reducing traffic between New Jersey and New York — but Phil Murphy's $11-billion Turnpike widening would increase it.
March 26, 2025
Reps. Torres, AOC Join to Oppose Hochul Effort to Widen Cross Bronx Expressway
The Bronx House reps told the governor that her plan to build a pair of hulking, highway-sized roads next to the existing scar is "doubling down on Robert Moses."
November 18, 2024
How to Debunk the ‘Need’ for Destructive Road Widenings
Transportation agencies have a thousand reasons why they need "just one more lane, bro." Here's how to spot their distortions and lies and call them out.
August 13, 2024
OPINION: Stop Phil Murphy’s Brazen Turnpike Widening Trap
Gov. Murphy's plans to widen the turnpike will cost billions, clog streets and pollute the air — yet the state claims the project will have "no significant impact." The federal government should reject the plan outright.
May 31, 2024
The Biggest Wins — And Disappointments — From the ‘Reconnecting Communities’ Grants
"Until we overhaul our transportation system to redirect the majority of funding into community-oriented infrastructure investments, we will keep failing to meet our equity, climate, and maintenance goals."
Ben Crowther
March 27, 2024
