Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Newark, New Jersey. Conceptual plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel; sidewalk / parking lot; for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot; and bridge / tunnel.

Clay Street Bridge over the Passaic River is a swing span and was built in 1908. The bridge carries two 18'-4' foot wide lanes of traffic and two 9'-2.5" wide pedestrian sidewalks. The bridge is structurally deficient due to the serious condition of the superstructure. The overall condition rating of the bridge is "3 - Serious" due to the serious condition of the superstructure and low inventory ratings. It has a sufficiency rating of 33.0. The preferred alternative includes widening and replacement of the Clay Street Bridge along the existing alignment. The proposed structure would be a movable bridge on the existing profile. The movable bridge would span only one of the existing 75-foot wide waterway channels under the Clay Street Bridge. The typical section of the new bridge will be 68'-0", which will include two 12-foot wide eastbound lanes, one 12-foot wide westbound lane, an 8-foot wide outside shoulder in each direction, and a 6-foot wide sidewalk in each direction. county : Hudson, Essex Municipality : Newark City, East Newark Mileposts : 0.0 - 0.07 NJDOT - Clay Street Bridge over the Passaic River As of July 09, 2026, the project is in Conceptual status. Anticipated letting Year is 2028. *Project information has been obtained through a public state transportation improvement plan (STIP). A STIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the STIP often evolves based on funding availability. The project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.