TRENTON, N.J. — The Sherrill administration announced Friday that $165 million in Fiscal Year 2027 County Aid will be distributed to New Jersey’s 21 counties to help fund local road, bridge and transportation infrastructure improvements.
The program is funded through the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund and supports projects selected by counties to maintain and improve transportation infrastructure under county jurisdiction.
“Every New Jerseyan deserves safe roads, reliable bridges, and modern infrastructure,” said Governor Mikie Sherrill. “This investment gives counties the resources they need to repair the transportation networks that families, commuters, and businesses rely on every day. We are partnering with county leaders to deliver reliable travel, support economic growth, and keep New Jersey moving forward.”
“Governor Sherrill and the New Jersey Department of Transportation are committed to ensuring New Jersey’s entire transportation network is safe, reliable, and modern, whether you are on a State highway or on County or Municipal roads and bridges,” NJDOT Commissioner Priya Jain said. “County Aid provides millions of dollars to ensure our local infrastructure is maintained in a state of good repair without burdening local taxes.”
The Fiscal Year 2027 County Aid program was increased by $15 million following the 2024 renewal of the state’s Transportation Trust Fund, which extended funding for another five years.
Among the allocations in northwest New Jersey:
- Morris County: $8,045,815
- Sussex County: $5,126,380
- Hunterdon County: $4,116,538
- Warren County: $4,160,275
Statewide, Bergen County received the largest allocation at $14,040,563, while Cape May County received $3,435,310.
County Aid funds are apportioned based on population and county road mileage. Each county is responsible for selecting eligible projects, which may include improvements to county roads, bridges and other transportation-related infrastructure. Counties must submit proposed projects to NJDOT for approval by Dec. 1, 2026.
Under state law, counties are notified of their annual allotments by July 31 to assist with planning transportation projects for the coming year.
