In 2005, construction began on a revamped Route 18 freeway through New Brunswick. The rebuild includes local and express lanes from George Street (Route 172) to the interchange with Albany Street (Route 27). Conti Enterprises was hired for the project, which was announced complete in August 2009 at a ceremony by governor Jon Corzine and Stephen Dilts, the commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation. During the construction, the New Street interchange and bridge were demolished and replaced. The area of the Paulus Boulevard intersection was upgraded for accessibility, and a bus stop was installed, but the roadway southbound is still three lanes at the traffic light. In adjacent Elmer Boyd Park a new entranceway and amphitheatre were added.
In 2005 construction began on a revamped Route 18 freeway through New Brunswick The rebuild includes local and express lanes from George Street (Route 172) to the interchange with Albany Street (Route 27) Conti Enterprises was hired for the project which was announced complete in August 2009 at a ceremony by governor Jon Corzine and Stephen Dilts the commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation During the construction the New Street interchange and bridge were demolished and replaced The area of the Paulus Boulevard intersection was upgraded for accessibility and a bus stop was installed but the roadway southbound is still three lanes at the traffic light In adjacent Elmer Boyd Park a new entranceway and amphitheatre were added