Data Centers
Infrastructure Update – Week of June 1, 2026
Tunnels, Turnpikes, and NJ Transit - Oh my! This and more in this edition of Infrastructure Update.
Energy
Infrastructure Update – Week of May 25, 2026
This week’s infrastructure update looks at the challenges of growth, grid reliability and infrastructure modernization as energy demands surge across the Northeast.
Economy
Illuminating the road ahead
New technology is set to change how traffic moves around MetLife Stadium.
As New Jersey prepares to host matches for the FIFA World Cup 2026, LiDAR is being deployed to monitor traffic in real time. The result could reshape how the state manages traffic long after the World Cup ends.
Economy
Faces of Infrastructure: Garrett Eucalitto
Meet Garrett Eucalitto, the force behind Connecticut’s infrastructure push. From roads to rail, it’s about delivering real projects, and the skilled workforce making it happen.
Economy
The New Jersey Turnpike was meant to be free. So what happened?
The New Jersey Turnpike was meant to be free. When it opened in the 1950s, tolls were sold as temporary. Drivers would pay until construction bonds were paid off. Then the booths would come down. That never happened. Here’s why.
Roads & Bridges
Two highways, one authority
New Jersey’s 2003 Turnpike–Parkway merger streamlined operations and reduced administrative duplication. As leaders debate spending restraint today, it remains a practical example of government consolidation that worked.
Roads & Bridges
Critical transit upgrades unlocking South Jersey’s potential [New Jersey Business Magazine]
"From the long-awaited completion of the Direct Connection project linking I-295 and Route 42 to expanded NJ Transit bus service and modernized freight rail corridors, the region is investing in infrastructure that will shape economic development for years to come."
Roads & Bridges
Portal North Bridge reaches final phase of construction: A long-standing bottleneck nears its end.
The Portal North Bridge has entered its final phase of construction, with the first trains scheduled to operate on the new bridge beginning Feb. 13. Once complete, the fixed-span structure will eliminate a major bottleneck on the Northeast Corridor.
Roads & Bridges
Three Hudson valley highways rank among New York’s deadliest [News 12]
New data shows three Hudson Valley roads rank among New York’s ten deadliest. Interstate 87, Route 9, and Route 9W all made the list, highlighting ongoing safety challenges on major corridors.
Economy
Bordentown secures state funding for local road improvements [centraljersey.com]
Bordentown Township will receive more than $270,000 in NJDOT Municipal Aid funding to repave Vine Way and Cherry Lane and improve road safety and travel for residents.
Roads & Bridges
The Faces of Infrastructure: Dr. Minosca Alcantara, Executive Director, New York State Bridge Authority
"Dr. Minosca Alcantara’s leadership at the New York State Bridge Authority reflects the evolving face of infrastructure stewardship across New York State — one that honors the past while innovating for the future."
Economic Development
The 10 largest projects awarded by the NJDOT in 2025
Where NJDOT spent its biggest dollars in 2025:
• 60% bridges
• 25% roads
• 10% traffic systems
• 6% climate resilience
A breakdown of the state’s 10 largest transportation projects.
Economy
New Jersey tolls, transit fares and bike-share prices rising in 2026 [nj.com]
Transportation costs rising in 2026: New Jersey tolls, transit fares and bike share rates are increasing for drivers, riders and cyclists alike. Plan ahead for higher costs on toll roads and bike-share trips.
Public Transit
The Long and Winding Road: Transportation Challenges for Governor Sherrill
Incoming governor Mikie Sherrill will be faced with a number of transportation challenges shaping mobility, economic competitiveness, and quality of life across the state.
Economy
The crumbling tubes that carry the Northeast economy
Crews enter the 115-year-old Hudson River tunnels every night to keep 450 trains and 200,000 riders moving. Until the new Gateway tunnels open, this link between NJ and Manhattan depends on constant repair.
Roads & Bridges
N.J. first state to unveil ‘ambitious’ statewide plan to reduce traffic deaths to zero [NJ.com]
N.J. first state to unveil ‘ambitious’ statewide plan to reduce traffic deaths to zero
Economy
The project America cannot afford to delay: Why the Hudson Tunnel stands as the most important infrastructure effort in the United States
The Northeast depends on a reliable rail link. The new Hudson Tunnel means resilience for the region’s economy and daily commutes.
Economy
Central Jersey municipalities to receive millions from state for road projects [my central jersey]
Municipalities rely upon federal and state funding to maintain their roads.
Public Policy
What is FRA contract review? …and why it’s slowing the Gateway Project
The Gateway Tunnel hit a slowdown, and it's not underground. Federal contract reviews and DBE rule changes are holding up funding. Here’s how paperwork is stalling a $16B project.