State highway grants made to Sussex County municipalities

Sussex County - Senator Robert E. Littell and Assemblywoman Alison L. McHose, both (R-24), said that the N.J. Department of Transportation has approved $2.376 million in municipal aid grants from the fiscal year 2007 Transportation Trust Fund to 16 municipalities in the 24th Legislative District. Municipal Aid funding is based on a formula that takes into account population and road mileage. In addition, municipal projects are selected for funding on a competitive basis by a panel of engineers who evaluate the condition of the roadway, the amount of traffic it carries and the role the road plays in the surrounding transportation network. ”Funding of these projects helps preserve the existing transportation system and contributes to the social and economic well being of our area,” said Senator Lirtell. “I am very pleased that our communities and citizens will benefit from these awards.” ”I am pleased to see state dollars coming into the district for these needed transportation projects,” said Assemblywoman McHose. “Road improvements are essential for the safety of the driving public and a free flow of traffic which positively impacts our quality of life.” The municipalities receiving funding are: Andover Borough Smith Street, Sky Top Road $ 146,000 Andover Township North Shore Road 150,000 Byram Township George Hill Road 150,000 Frankford Scott Road 150,000 Franklin Meadow Lane 130,000 Hopatcong Road Resurfacing 150,000 Netcong Highland Avenue 150,000 Stanhope Elm St., Valley Road 145,000 Stillwater Mt. Benevolence Road 140,000 Vernon Sandhill & MacPeek Roads 150,000 Wantage Blair Road 175,000