New Jersey’s Port Authority is facing criticism for maintaining two outdated structures: an old terminal at Newark Liberty International Airport and a defunct toll plaza on the Holland Tunnel. The terminal, which has been closed since 2019, is costing taxpayers $1.5 million annually in maintenance and security fees. The toll plaza, which was shut down in 2016 due to the implementation of E-ZPass, is costing $300,000 per year. Critics argue that these funds could be better spent on improving other infrastructure or reducing taxes. The Port Authority defends the expenditures, stating that the terminal could be repurposed for future use and that the toll plaza serves as a backup in case of E-ZPass system failures.
