Atlantic City, N.J. – A major expansion of the Atlantic City Expressway was officially launched this week, with officials touting the project as a key step toward safer, faster travel across South Jersey.
Project details and timeline
The $400 million widening will add a continuous third travel lane along the 47‑mile corridor, converting the current two‑lane configuration to three lanes in each direction. Construction is slated for completion by 2034.
Safety and congestion relief
South Jersey Transportation Authority Vice Chair Barbara Holcomb said the added capacity will “improve capacity, address areas of congestion, enhance safety.” Officials noted that peak summer travel has historically seen a high number of rear‑end and side‑swipe crashes, which the new lane is expected to reduce.
Economic and environmental benefits
Executive Director Stephen F. Dougherty highlighted that the project will make the corridor more reliable, positioning South Jersey as a more competitive region for future economic growth. The agency also expects the continuous third lane to help lower air and noise pollution along the expressway.
Political support
U.S. Representative Donald Norcross, whose district includes the expressway, called the project “long overdue” and emphasized that it will make travel safer for “generations to come.”
The widening effort reflects a broader commitment by state and local leaders to improve infrastructure, support families, and uphold the values of safe, efficient transportation for the community.
Original reporting: Allentown News – 6abc Philadelphia — read the source article.
