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NJ A1231
NJ A1231Prohibits DOT from taking certain action on certain rock fall mitigation projects and requires DOT to conduct analysis on project alternatives.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits the Department of Transportation (department) from planning for, designing, or constructing, or using funds for the planning, design, or construction of, a rock wall between milepost 1.00 and milepost 1.50 on Interstate Highway Route 80. The bill also requires the department, for any project for rock fall mitigation between those mileposts, to conduct a full analysis of all feasible non-rock wall options for rock fall mitigation.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the Department of Transportation (DOT) from planning, designing, constructing, or using funds for a rock wall along a specific section of Interstate Highway Route 80, between milepost 1.00 and milepost 1.50. Furthermore, for any project aimed at mitigating rock fall in this same area, the DOT is required to thoroughly examine all practical alternatives to building a rock wall, ensuring that any considered option does not involve constructing such a wall.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1231 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1500/1231_I1.HTM |
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