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 eligibility 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 submit evidence of their status as a commuter, employee, or business, along with documentation of their regular transportation expenses prior to the relief period and the increased expenses incurred during it. The EDA will review applications on a rolling basis, issuing grants equal to the difference between the increased expenses and the regular expenses for an equal number of transportation days. The bill also mandates that the Commissioner of Transportation notify the EDA about the status of public highway projects to assist in the application review process. Additionally, it appropriates $1 million from the General Fund to support the program's administration.