The Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension Improvements Program is an $11 billion project that will double the number of lanes through Bayonne and Jersey City, as well as rebuild the Newark Bay Bridge which would create about 25,000 jobs. 

State moves forward with $11 billion Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension Program

Some streets in the area are closed, and drivers are advised to avoid the scene while repairs are underway.

Contractors work to isolate 8-inch water main break in Bayonne

New Jersey Department of Transportation officials say a failure of mechanical components is once again causing the old draw bridge to not function properly. 

Route 71 Bridge closed between Belmar and Avon-by-the-Sea for repairs

Dr. Kenneth Lacovara says researchers have found more than 100,000 fossils in the area.

Paleontologist shows News 12 66 million-year-old fossils found in New Jersey

News 12's Tony Caputo reports that Rite Aid is closing 30 more stores and laying off over 1,100 people in New Jersey as the pharmacy chain goes through bankruptcy for the second time.

Rite Aid closing 30 more stores in New Jersey amid bankruptcy

In Woodbridge, a dump truck lost control on the Route 9 exit ramp to I-287 near Route 440.