New Jersey Department of Transportation

09/08/2026

Do you know how big the U.S. fleet is? your answer for this week’s .

09/07/2026

This Labor Day we recognize the work of our union partners who work day and night to deliver NJDOT projects that ensure our roads and bridges are safe and efficiently move people and goods for decades to come.

09/07/2026

State Offices are closed today, September 7, in observance of . We will be back to normal hours of operation tomorrow, September 8.

09/06/2026

weekend is for making memories, not meeting law enforcement. If you drink, plan a sober ride home.

09/05/2026

kicks off the fall season of sports watch parties, barbecuing, and celebratory drinking. If you’re planning on doing the latter, assign a .

09/05/2026

Happy Weekend, Boaters! We encourage everyone to stay alert and watch for buoys, markings, and channel crossings on the water. Use marked crossings only. Proceed with caution when you notice a change in signage and you see dredging equipment and construction equipment on the water.

Please use Slow/No Wake speeds around active construction on the water.

09/04/2026

Dredging in Barnegat Bay is relocating to Harvey Cedars north of the Rt 72 bridge. Work will continue in the area for approximately 2 weeks. Mariners are advised to be aware of the construction equipment, signage and pipe markings.

Pipelines can be difficult to see and may traverse areas outside of marked channels traditionally used by local boaters. The public are advised to use SLOW/NO WAKE speeds, exercising extreme caution when operating around the crossings and the dredging equipment.

Vessels can utilize channel 63 to contact the equipment, as necessary.

09/04/2026

ICYMI: The Target Zero Commission, made up of 13 State and regional agencies, held a hearing this week to provide an update on the Commission’s progress and to get public input on improving safety and addressing fatalities and severe injuries on NJ’s roads.

09/04/2026

Route 13 Bridge over Pt Pleasant Canal reopened to marine traffic.

09/04/2026

The end of doesn't mark the end of . Tune in September 16 from 11 AM - 12 PM to learn how to be safe.

Extreme heat can pose significant challenges for New Jersey communities, but municipalities have tools and resources to help prepare and respond.

Join the NJ Interagency Council on Climate Resilience (IAC) and Sustainable Jersey for Extreme Heat and Protecting New Jersey’s Communities on Sept. 16, 2026, from 11 a.m. – noon.

This webinar will bring together community experts to discuss how municipalities can prepare for and respond to extreme heat events, including:
• How extreme heat impacts New Jersey communities
• Local and municipal responses to extreme heat
• Planning and resilience resources for communities
• How to stay informed and prepared

Learn more and register: https://nj.pulse.ly/iuax7ydlhn