Chapel Drive & Griggstown Causeway Bridges Over D&R Canal

Chapel Drive & Griggstown Causeway Bridges Over D&R CanalChapel Drive & Griggstown Causeway Bridges Over D&R CanalChapel Drive & Griggstown Causeway Bridges Over D&R Canal

Chapel Drive & Griggstown Causeway Bridges Over D&R Canal

Chapel Drive & Griggstown Causeway Bridges Over D&R CanalChapel Drive & Griggstown Causeway Bridges Over D&R CanalChapel Drive & Griggstown Causeway Bridges Over D&R Canal

Virtual Public Information Center

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February 2, 2025 - February 13, 2025

Virtual Public Information Center

Virtual Public Information CenterVirtual Public Information CenterVirtual Public Information Center

February 2, 2025 - February 13, 2025

Public Information Center

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is committed to developing transportation improvements that best balance the transportation needs, the environment, community concerns, and cost. NJDOT will hold a Virtual Public Information Center (PIC) to inform local residents, officials, and the community about the Preliminary Project Plan for the Chapel Drive (CR 623) & Griggstown Causeway (CR 632) Bridge Replacements over the D&R Canal. You are encouraged to participate by providing comments by mail or e-mail.  Due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, the Public Information Center is being held virtually from February 2nd to February 13th 2026.  Please use the links below to review the presentation, view project information and submit comments or questions. Property owners with rental units are advised that tenants are also invited and encouraged to participate. If you are unable to view the presentation but are interested in learning more about this project, please contact NJDOT at the telephone number and/or email address listed below. 


Please use the buttons below to view and download supplemental project content in both English and Spanish 

PIC Transcript - EnglishPIC Transcript - SpanishVirtual PIC FlyerPIC Slides

Project Introduction

English

Español

Project Information

Purpose: The purpose of the project is to replace the Chapel Drive and Griggstown Causeway bridges over the D&R Canal, which are both in poor condition. During the Chapel Drive Bridge replacement, access will be maintained to the Pillar of Fire Campus. The Griggstown Causeway Bridge replacement will require a detour during construction. 


Need: The Chapel Drive Bridge was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1997. The Griggstown Causeway Bridge was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1990. Due to the poor conditions of the substructures, both bridges require replacement to provide a safe and efficient bridge crossing. 


Project: The proposed Chapel Drive Bridge will be a single-span steel plate girder bridge with plank decking. The proposed Griggstown Causeway Bridge will be a single-span steel plate girder bridge with a concrete deck and timber sidewalk surface.  


Additional improvements include: 

• Widening the bridges 

• Raising the roadway profile 

• Upgrading ADA-compliant sidewalk 

• Install structural bridge railings 

• Utility Relocation 

• Install flashing beacon for trail crossing at Griggstown Causeway 

  

Estimated Schedule 

• Start Construction - Spring 2026 

• Griggstown Causeway Detour - Spring 2026 

• Complete Construction - Spring 2027 


Contact Us

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For further information, please contact: 

Patience Sengbey, Regional Coordinator 

New Jersey Department of Transportation 

Office of Government 

& Community Relations 

1035 Parkway Avenue 

PO Box 600, Trenton, NJ 08625-0600 

Phone: 609-963-2798 

Email: Patience.Sengbey@dot.nj.gov

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