TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced Wednesday that the grant solicitation period for the Fiscal Year 2026 Local Bridges Fund program is now open, with applications being accepted through December 19, 2025.
“Governor Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Transportation are committed to maintaining and improving local infrastructure to provide a safe and efficient transportation system no matter where you travel within the state,” said NJDOT Commissioner Fran O’Connor. “The Local Bridges Fund provides counties with the financial assistance needed to make critical improvements to bridges under their jurisdiction.”
The Local Bridges Fund is a $44 million program supported through the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund (TTF). Each of the state’s 21 counties will receive $1 million, with additional funding distributed based on a formula that considers the total bridge deck area and the amount of deck area in poor condition within each county.
As part of NJDOT’s Statewide Capital Investment Strategy, the grants are designed to help counties prioritize bridges with the greatest structural deficiencies. The funding supports efforts to enhance public safety and ensure the reliability of local transportation networks.
The program is administered by the NJDOT Division of Local Aid and Economic Development and evaluated by the Division of Bridge Engineering and Infrastructure Management. Each year, Local Aid grants make up a key component of Local System Support, which also includes local lead projects, regional planning and project development, and transportation alternatives such as Safe Routes to School initiatives.
For more information about the Local Bridges Fund program or other Local Aid programs, visit www.njdotlocalaidrc.com, email DOT-LocalAID.ResourceCenter@dot.nj.gov, or call 609-649-9395.
