The northern New Jersey town targeted in the controversial lane closings at the George Washington Bridge in 2013 has spent more than $200,000 in legal fees related to the investigations into the closures, officials say.
Fort Lee was the subject of an infamous email from Gov. Chris Christie's former deputy chief of staff that said it was "time for some traffic problems in Fort Lee." The four-day closures caused massive gridlock and led to several resignations and firings.
Fort Lee officials last week approved an additional $15,000 for a special counsel, the Record reports. The total for legal services related to the lane closures is now more than $225,000.
The U.S. attorney's office is investigating the closures, and a state legislative committee also has conducted a probe.
Christie has denied any advance knowledge of the closures.
