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Lautenberg, Menendez Announce Millions In Grants For North Jersey Airports

Newark Airport, Morristown, Sussex, Essex Airports To Receive Federal Funds

Press Office (202) 224-3224
Monday, July 23, 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has allocated millions of dollars in grants for four New Jersey airports. 
 
“We must do all we can to make our airports safe for passengers while making necessary investments in infrastructure.  These grants will go a long way toward easing traffic congestion, enhancing runway safety, improving airport capacity and preventing accidents at large and small airports in New Jersey,” said Sen. Lautenberg.
 
“These grants should help to make air travel in our state safer and easier.  Improvements at these airports mean more safety for travelers and more economic development of our state,” said Sen. Menendez.
 
The four New Jersey airports that will receive FAA grants:
 
  • Newark Liberty International Airport will receive two grants totaling $7,925,941 to ease traffic congestion, enhance pedestrian safety and improve passenger flow in the terminal area.
 
  • Morristown Municipal Airport will receive two grants totaling $349,075 for drainage improvements and the creation of an airport layout plan that is required for future development.
 
  • Sussex Airport will receive $92,053 for runway apron expansion.
 
  • Essex County Airport will receive $285,000 for apron rehabilitation.
 
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