Site work and paving for a road / highway in Wharton, New Jersey. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway; and for paving for a road / highway.

This project will: provide the missing Rt. 15 Northbound/Southbound to I-80 Eastbound/Westbound ramp to reduce congestion within Wharton and to provide direct access to the interstate; improve the acceleration lane from Rt.15 to I-80 Westbound to improve its safety and operation; reconstruct the intersection of Rt. 15 & Dewey Ave. to improve its level of service; improve the weaving length between North Main St. & Ramp "K"; improve the geometry of Ramp "I" to enhance truck movements; and improve the lane width and add shoulders at the merge of Rt. 15 Northbound and I-80 Westbound to improve its operation and safety. Along with the four structures listed, Structure # 1413152 is also a part of this project COUNTY : Morris MUNICIPALITY: Wharton Boro, Rockaway Twp MILEPOSTS: Rt 80: 33.04 - 34.07, Rt 15: 1.53 - 2.95 As of July 11, 2026, the project is in Conceptual status. Anticipated letting Year is 2028. NJDOT - Route 80/15 Interchange *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 become available.