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FHWA Announces SEIS for Delaware River Bridge Replacement and Approach Reconfiguration

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in partnership with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and New Jersey Turnpike Authority, has announced the preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Stage 3 Delaware River Bridge Project. - Project Scope: - Evaluation and planning for the replacement of the existing Delaware River Bridge and reconfiguration of approach roadways at the I-276/I-95 interchange - Project area spans Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and Burlington County, New Jersey - Multiple bridge construction alternatives under consideration to improve traffic capacity and system continuity - Process Details: - SEIS will assess environmental impacts and solicit public and agency input on project purpose, need, and alternatives - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are being procured at this stage - The focus is on environmental review, permitting, and public involvement - Notable Requirements: - Preparation of comprehensive environmental analysis - Coordination with public and government agencies - Support for permitting processes - Key Locations: - Project work and impact areas: Bristol Township (Bucks County, PA), Florence and Burlington Townships (Burlington County, NJ) - Contracting and administrative offices: Pennsylvania Turnpike Administration Building (Middletown, PA), FHWA Pennsylvania Division (Harrisburg, PA), FHWA New Jersey Division (West Trenton, NJ)

Description

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), on behalf of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, is preparing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) to evaluate potential transportation improvements for the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-276)/Interstate 95 Interchange Project, focusing on Stage 3 - Delaware River Bridge Project. The project involves the replacement of the existing Delaware River Bridge and reconfiguration of the approach roadways in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and Burlington County, New Jersey. The SEIS will assess environmental impacts and solicit public and agency comments to inform the final decision. The NEPA process is expected to be completed within two years of this notice.

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