Garden State Parkway to undergo major upgrades in 2027

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority has announced major upgrades to the Garden State Parkway scheduled to begin in the spring of 2027. The construction project will span from Interchange 80 to Interchange 83, affecting the areas of Toms River, South Toms River, and Beachwood.

Designed to reduce crashes and congestion, the improvements include adding a new southbound entrance ramp and a northbound exit ramp at Interchange 80 to provide full access between the Parkway and local roads. Additionally, the project will relocate the Interchange 81 southbound exit ramp and add collector-distributor roads northbound and southbound to improve access at Interchanges 81, 82, and 82A.

Historical traffic data from 2014 indicated that this section of the Parkway averaged approximately 88,000 vehicle trips per day in both directions combined.