Plans for Newark Section of the Greenway Unveiled at Open House

Construction of New Jersey’s newest state park set to begin in 2025, transforming a former rail line into a recreational and transit corridor.

NEWARK, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and NJ TRANSIT hosted an open house on Wednesday to reveal plans for the first section of the Greenway, a nine-mile state park that will transform a former rail line in Essex and Hudson counties into a linear recreational and transit corridor. Construction is expected to begin in Newark in 2025.

Focus on Newark: A Greenway Milestone

DEP Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced that Newark will be the starting point for the Greenway’s development, with the first mile stretching from Branch Brook Park to Broadway. This initial segment aims to provide residents with enhanced access to open spaces, recreational opportunities, and alternative transportation routes in one of the most densely populated areas of New Jersey.

The project is part of a larger initiative to connect eight communities—Jersey City, Secaucus, Kearny, Newark, Belleville, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, and Montclair—through a seamless corridor for walking, biking, and transit.

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