Congresswoman Secures $4.1M Grant for Airport Taxiway

Congresswoman Bonnie Watson-Coleman has secured Trenton-Mercer Airport a $4.1 million allocation in Congress’s most recent appropriations bill.

A press conference was held recently with Mercer County Executive Dan Benson, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson-Coleman, Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, Assemblyman Anthony Verrelli, Commissioner Chair John Cimino, Commissioner Vice-Chair Kristin McLaughlin, Commissioner Lucylle Walter, Commissioner Sam Frisby, Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora, and Ewing Mayor Bert Steinmann.

The project includes the full-depth reconstruction of 20,000 SY of airfield taxiway and apron pavement. The full-depth reconstruction of the taxiway will allow Trenton-Mercer Airport to enhance overall aircraft safety by giving them more reliable pavement to operate on. The new taxiway is essential to Mercer County’s larger terminal replacement project.

“Congresswoman Bonnie Watson-Coleman has once again demonstrated tremendous leadership for Mercer County, and the region with her advocacy in securing over 4 million dollars for the reconstruction of Taxiway Alpha. I look forward to us continuing to work hand-in-hand to make Trenton-Mercer Airport’s Terminal Replacement Project a success,” said Mercer Executive Dan Benson.

“Mercer County is at a pivotal point and as someone who has spent their career as an infrastructure professional, we have a unique opportunity to position ourselves as a geographic transportation hub,” said County Commissioner Chairman John Cimino.

“County Executive Benson has an innovative vision for Mercer County, and I am delighted to be a tireless, vigilant Congressional champion in securing Mercer County their fair share to deliver for our residents,” said Congresswoman Bonnie Watson-Coleman.