The Road to Relief Act establishes a grant program administered by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) to provide financial assistance for increased transportation expenses incurred by certain commuters, full-time employees, and retail businesses affected by public highway projects, including the ongoing Interstate 80 project. The bill defines key terms such as "commuter," "full-time employee," "retail business establishment," and "impacted construction zone," and outlines the criteria for applicants seeking grants. The relief period is defined as the time between the commencement and conclusion of a public highway project, which is characterized as any infrastructure work involving the construction, improvement, or maintenance of highways, roads, or streets.

To apply for a grant, applicants must provide evidence of their status as a commuter, employee, or business, along with documentation of their transportation expenses before and during the relief period. The EDA will review applications on a rolling basis, issuing grants equal to the difference between increased transportation expenses during the relief period and regular expenses incurred prior to it. The bill also mandates that the Commissioner of Transportation notify the EDA about the status of public highway projects. Additionally, it appropriates $1 million from the General Fund to support the administration of the grant program.