Bridge
Restoring the George: Revitalizing the Iconic George Washington Bridge
"Amazingly, this 15 year project to restore the GWB is happening without having to close the busiest motor vehicle bridge in the world. The project includes upwards of 200 workers at the bridge five to six days a week. Much of the work happens at night, when traffic is lower."
Economy
Five Infrastructure Challenges the Next Governor of New Jersey Will Face
New Jersey will elect a new governor in 2025. They will need to address the state of the state’s infrastructure, balancing competing interests and budgets. Here are five questions that could spark some meaningful discussions with gubernatorial candidates about New Jersey's infrastructure, transportation, water, and energy.
Bridge
Portal North Bridge Spans Floated Down the Hudson River
The Portal North Bridge Project is one of New Jersey’s most important transportation projects, replacing the century-old Portal Bridge over the Hackensack River in New Jersey. The existing bridge is a major bottleneck and source of delays to both NJ Transit and Amtrak due to its aging mechanical and electrical components.
Economy
Culprit behind mysterious Edison water main break discovered [Home News Tribune]
"Last week's 20-inch water main break was one of the largest in the township, initially impacting 20,000 residents in the southern section of the municipality."
Economy
$73.5M beach replenishment project starts in January at Jersey Shore [AP]
"Mantoloking, one of the hardest-hit shore communities during Superstorm Sandy, will get 392,000 cubic yards in the spring, while neighboring Brick will get 227,000 cubic yards in early summer."
Economy
The major projects New Jersey is spending federal infrastructure funding on [MSN/Truck Parking Club]
Analysis of federal spending on NJ infrastructure projects
Economy
Connecticut to receive $291 million for transportation, infrastructure projects [NBC]
"The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration said it is investigating nearly $1.5 billion for 19 projects along the Northeast Corridor, including nearly $291 million for five projects in Connecticut through the bipartisan infrastructure law."
Bridge
Century Old Raritan River Rail Bridge to be Replaced
NJ Transit has advanced the construction of a new vertical lift rail bridge. This new bridge, which will provide a two-track movable span across the Raritan River, will be positioned slightly off the original alignment between Perth Amboy and South Amboy.
Bridge
Amtrak gives update on Susquehanna River Bridge megaproject [ABC27]
"Amtrak has announced it has completed an early construction milestone for the Susquehanna River Bridge Project.According to Amtrak, construction workers removed the final remnant...
Economy
Water Main Breaks Dampen Holidays in Edison, Wayne, and Essex Fells
Holiday water main breaks in Edison, Wayne, and Essex Fells have caused significant disruptions for residents.
Economy
How New York Penn Station Handles 500,000+ Passengers a Day
A lot goes on behind the scenes for the morning and evening commutes.