Friends, foes of controversial N.J. Turnpike bridge project square off at heated hearing

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s $6.2 billion plan to rebuild the Newark Bay bridge with twin spans with more lanes drew more than 200 people to a heated last public hearing on Wednesday.

Supporters, many of whom were union members wearing matching t-shirts, and opponents, including authorities and residents from Hoboken and Jersey City, crowded the auditorium of Woodrow Wilson School #10 in Bayonne.

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Joe Hofmann

Joe Hofmann

Joe Hofmann is a dedicated news reporter at Morris Sussex Sports. He exclusively covers sports and weather news and has a vast experience of 6 years as a news reporter. In free time, he can be found at local libraries.

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