Murphy administration announces $150M in county aid for local infrastructure improvements
TRENTON, N.J. – The Murphy administration on Thursday announced the release of $150 million in Fiscal Year 2026 County Aid to fund local infrastructure projects across New Jersey’s 21 counties. The program is funded through the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund (TTF).
“Keeping our transportation infrastructure safe and reliable is among my administration’s top priorities,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “These improvements will further our effort to make New Jersey’s roads safer for every resident, in every community.”
“The Murphy administration is committed to a safe and efficient transportation system that benefits everyone who is traveling in New Jersey – whether they are on a state highway or on county or municipal roads and bridges,” said New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Fran O’Connor. “The millions of dollars in County Aid provides funding to ensure our local infrastructure is maintained in a state of good repair without burdening local taxes.”
The $150 million will be distributed to counties based on population and road mileage. Counties must submit eligible projects to NJDOT by December 1, as part of their annual transportation programs for approval. These projects may include improvements to roads, bridges, or other transportation-related infrastructure under county jurisdiction.
As part of the program, counties received the following allocations:
- Hunterdon County: $3,742,308
- Morris County: $7,314,377
- Somerset County: $5,525,463
- Sussex County: $4,660,345
- Warren County: $3,782,068
A new law signed by Governor Murphy requires NJDOT to notify counties of their aid allotments by July 31 each year to support better project planning.
For a full list of each county’s allotment, visit the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s website.
