The episode was originally released on DVD on March 16, 2010, and aired on Nickelodeon in the United States on April 22, 2010, in celebration of Earth Day.

The series follows the adventures and endeavors of the title character and his various friends in the underwater city of Bikini Bottom.

In this episode, SpongeBob and Patrick protest the construction of a highway that would destroy Jellyfish Fields and threaten the Krusty Krab's business.

The episode was written by Aaron Springer, Steven Banks, and Derek Iversen, and the animation was directed by Andrew Overtoom and Tom Yasumi.

As they wander in the area, they discover a sign that states that Shelly Superhighway will be built through Jellyfish Fields.

Mr. Krabs decides to support SpongeBob, and they both go to the Chum Bucket and try to stop Plankton from developing the highway; but the latter states that the rest of the town has unanimously voted to build it.

The highway is rapidly built and turns Jellyfish Fields into a wasteland, filling Bikini Bottom with pollution.

According to the network, "SpongeBob and Patrick learn the 'Shelly Super Highway' is coming to Bikini Bottom – right through Jellyfish Fields!

[18] The DVD features six other episodes including "Pet or Pests", "Komputer Overload", "Gullible Pants", "Overbooked", "No Hat for Pat", and "Toy Store of Doom".

Paul Mavis of DVD Talk said "[the episode has] a nicely worked-out story and strong, integrated gags."