The New Jersey Department of Transportation recently issued the agency’s very first Design-Build contract for the $47.7 million Route 50 Bridge over Cedar Swamp Creek replacement project, located Cape May County.
[Above photo by New Jersey DOT]
The agency said the Design-Build method helps it streamline the infrastructure construction process by incorporating both design and construction factors into a single contract – fostering opportunities for collaboration and innovation to optimize designs, reduce risk, and find more cost-effective solutions.
The contract covers the replacement of the 65-year-old Route 50 Bridge over Cedar Swamp Creek – a structure officially designated as a coastal evacuation route for shore communities and plays a vital role in moving visitors to and from coastal Cape May County.
The new bridge’s design includes a future‑use sidewalk and 10-foot shoulders, with construction work to be done in a way to minimize traffic and community impacts while providing roadway, environmental, and drainage improvements.
“By combining design and construction into one streamlined process, we’re cutting delays, lowering costs, and delivering this long-overdue upgrade faster for New Jerseyans,” noted Governor Mikie Sherrill (D) in a statement.
“Design-Build will be another tool to build infrastructure that is safer, more resilient, and better prepared for the future – all without compromising quality or accountability,” added Priya Jain, New Jersey DOT commissioner.
She noted that construction on the new bridge is expected to begin in fall 2026 and be completed by the end of 2028.
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