Basilone Memorial Bridge

The Basilone Memorial Bridge is a bridge on the New Jersey Turnpike [Interstate 95] in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It crosses the Raritan River, connecting Edison to the north with New Brunswick to the south.

The bridge opened in November 1951, the same time as the Turnpike itself. It is named to honor John Basilone, a hero from World War II who received the Medal of Honor. John Basilone grew up in nearby Raritan, New Jersey.

In January 2022, work began on a big project to rebuild the bridge, costing $172 million. There are special memorials for the bridge at the Joyce Kilmer Service Area when driving north and at the Thomas Edison Service Area when driving south.