Holmdel, Hazlet Get Municipal Grants For Road Improvements

HOLMDEL, NJ — Holmdel and Hazlet were awarded $291,500 and $154,400 respectively for roadway projects by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT).

A total of $161.25 million in municipal aid grants were announced this week. They will help 541 cities and towns across the state with projects to advance road, bridge, safety, and quality-of-life improvements.

Here is a breakdown of how the money will be spent:

• Holmdel - Resurfacing of Takolusa Drive and various intersection improvements
• Hazlet - Monterey Drive Improvements

The state received 625 applications from 547 different municipalities with a total of $363 million requested.

Under the Municipal Aid grant program, each county is apportioned a share of the total funding based on population and the number of local centerline miles. Municipalities thn compete for portions of their county's share.

Project applications were evaluated and rated on their merits by NJDOT staff and reviewed by an independent panel of New Jersey municipal engineers.

"These funds are crucial to municipalities for the completion of projects that improve quality of life and safety for New Jersey residents," said Governor Murphy. "I congratulate all municipalities that have received grants and look forward to them putting these dollars to use."