new freeways for NJ

[Compulov]

I remember being there around the time the northern 20 miles of I-287 was opened. That "missing link" was a big deal when it finally opened in 1993. That and the northern end of NJ 21 are the only brand new freeways I remember opening in the last 20 years in Jersey (unless I'm missing something).

Although small, NJ 133 (Hightstown Bypass) is the newest freeway I can think of in NJ. Guess if/when they ever upgrade the GSP's at-grade section in Cape May to full freeway standard, that'll be the newest *section* of freeway in NJ.

Actually, come to think of it, there's also the Super-2 bypass of NJ 33 in Freehold that opened relatively recently (early 2000s).

[Roadgeek Adam]

Why does everyone want Jersey to have new freeways? This state doesn't have much room, Trenton has too many people with political power, especially in the important areas. Pardoning Hudson County and the shore, we're not exactly bursting at the seams. People may disagree with me, but I don't picture any new freeways in our lifetime.

there is plenty of room along and around the NJ 31 corridor...yeah some farmland and whatnot will be lost, but they should have thought about that 50 years ago before they let development run rampant and now wondering why the 50 year old roads can't handle 2012 traffic!

guess you've never been on US 206 or NJ 31, i mean face, NJ is not a farm land state anymore, it's a major metro hub between NY and Philly...it's time to let go of the garden state pipe dream.

I love these accusations, considering I live in North/Central Jersey and have been on everything in that area. 31 was proposed as a freeway. Still not going to happen, considering it was struck down. 206 is fine with bypassing segments, a cheaper option than a full freeway.

I am going to tell you right now I don't care what you think, mainly because you think you can tell what I believe in. I don't argue that Jersey needs expansion in places, but if we're not going to vote these career politicians out of office (all 121 of them), we're not accomplishing anything. No matter where a transportation proposal shows up, you're going to have NIMBYs in this state. I live in a town that would go ballistic if something was built. Believe me, until we get rid of the career politicians backing up these NIMBYs, we're not going to accomplish anything.

[YankeesFan]

i'm not arguing, you asked why do people want freeways...cause they make sense.

[Alps]

I remember being there around the time the northern 20 miles of I-287 was opened. That "missing link" was a big deal when it finally opened in 1993. That and the northern end of NJ 21 are the only brand new freeways I remember opening in the last 20 years in Jersey (unless I'm missing something).

Although small, NJ 133 (Hightstown Bypass) is the newest freeway I can think of in NJ. Guess if/when they ever upgrade the GSP's at-grade section in Cape May to full freeway standard, that'll be the newest *section* of freeway in NJ.

Actually, come to think of it, there's also the Super-2 bypass of NJ 33 in Freehold that opened relatively recently (early 2000s).

NJ 24 also opened within the last 20 years west of Exit 7. 287 and 21 are really the best examples of "newfield" freeways, in that the ROW had to be taken out of urban areas.