NJDOT News Archives 1997


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1997

December 1997
12/12/97	New traffic configuration for Capital Complex set to open December 12
November 1997
11/25/97	Enhanced emissions test lane at Bakers Basin operational
11/25/97	NJDOT plans for Thanksgiving holiday traffic
11/24/97	Enhanced emissions testing demonstration project at Bakers Basin inspection station officially opens on Monday, November 24
11/21/97	Enhanced emissions testing demonstration project at Bakers Basin inspection officially opens on Monday, November 24
11/18/97	NJDOT prepared for winter season
11/17/97	Governor Whitman and Commissioner Haley evaluate NJDOT’s winter forces
11/11/97	I-287 lane closures scheduled for Sunday
October 1997
10/30/97	Governor Whitman announces NJDOT to award $14.2 million in transportation enhancement grants
10/30/97	$12.75 million awarded in second round of FY98 Local Aid grants
10/30/97	NJDOT awards $1.7 million to South Jersey Port Corporation
10/27/97	NJDOT intends to "scope" Route 1 widening project through South Brunswick
10/24/97	Local officials to announce that the NJDOT intends to move a Route 1 widening project through the Township of South Brunswick to the next phase
10/8/97	Officials to announce that the NJDOT intends to move a Route 1 widening project through the Township of South Brunswick to the next phase
10/8/97	DOT TOT celebrates 10th anniversary
10/3/97	Matheussen and Haley announce actions to address Gloucester County's transportation needs
September 1997
9/19/97	Route 552 bridge re-opened
9/15/97	Route 73 "S" curve work to start
9/9/97	Public hearing set on bus fares
July 1997
7/31/97	New weekend contact number for NJDOT press office
7/24/97	Amended RFP sent to enhanced Motor Vehicle inspection and maintenance program bidders
7/8/97	Bids received on A.C./Brigantine Connector project
7/7/97	Enhanced motor vehicle inspection and maintenance program bidding extended to August 15
7/2/97	NJDOT suspends construction for July 4th weekend
7/1/97	Commissioner Haley will explain how NJDOT makes the summer travel season safer and easier for motorists
7/1/97	Higginsville Road bridge opened on schedule
June 1997
6/27/97	Haley cuts ribbon for Higginsville Road Bridge
6/26/97	NJDOT to propose rules to establish "Smart Moves" program
6/23/97	NJDOT to readopt rules on issuance of permits
6/18/97	$7.8 million awarded in second round of FY97 municipal aid grants
6/16/97	Haley vows continued fight against litter
6/12/97	Haley joins litter pick up on Route 34 in Wall Township
6/6/97	Haley says NJDOT will replace Higginsville Road Bridge; Conrail to pay all costs
6/5/97	Haley solicits help of public to catch hit-and-run driver
6/5/97	Haley vows continued fight against litter
6/4/97	NJDOT Commissioner’s Office to pick up litter on Route 29
6/2/97	Haley promises Higginsville Road Bridge replacement will be expedited
May 1997
5/28/97	NJDOT moves to next phase of Route 1 widening project
5/21/97	NJDOT suspends construction for Memorial Day weekend
5/21/97	NJDOT suspends construction for Memorial Day weekend on Route 55/47
5/19/97	NJDOT unveils Project: Power Commute
5/16/97	Electric car demonstration project for employees to carpool from train station to work to be unveiled in Morristown
5/13/97	Route 561 replacement bridge to open to traffic
5/8/97	1997 New Jersey Aviation Conference "Aviation Means Business -- For You"
5/5/97	NJDOT and TMAs want you to "Share the Road"
April 1997
4/24/97	NJDOT announces appointment of Bicycle-Pedestrian Advocate
4/22/97	Commissioner Haley targets litter
4/4/97	Bid packages released on A.C./Brigantine Connector project
4/2/97	NJDOT and Bergen County move ahead to improve access from GSP to Route 80 East
4/1/97	$1.8 billion proposed
4/1/97	Officials from NJDOT announce Local Aid Program that will improve access from the Garden State Parkway to Route 80 Eastbound
March 1997
3/24/97	Whitman and Haley praise state legislature for action on electronic toll legislation
3/20/97	Commissioner Haley testifies before senate sub-committee on proposed Conrail/CSX/Norfolk Southern merger
February 1997
2/26/97	State opens bidding process for enhanced inspection and maintenance system
2/25/97	NJDOT to install new speed limit signs on Routes 206 and 31
2/11/97	NJDOT awards $1.3 million in FY97 local aid to Warren County municipalities
2/11/97	NJDOT awards $2.1 million in FY97 municipal aid to Morris County
2/11/97	NJDOT awards $1 million to Morristown for airport improvements
2/10/97	NJDOT awards $1.6 million in FY97 municipal aid to Sussex County municipalities
2/10/97	NJDOT awards grant to Morris County Park Commission
2/4/97	NJDOT congratulates TMA's for award winning poster series
2/3/97	NJDOT honors Tuskegee Airmen


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