$178M plan includes new ferry for Cape May

The Delaware River and Bay Authority has announced a $178 million capital plan. This plan covers five years and includes 120 major projects for their facilities. Among the projects, the most significant is the design and construction of a new ferry. This new vessel will replace the Cape Henlopen on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry route. The plan also includes improvements to the Delaware Memorial Bridge, Cape May Airport, and other projects in Delaware. The authority manages two suspension bridges and operates the ferry route between New Jersey and Delaware.