Transportation
Transportation coverage across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania including highway reconstruction, bridge replacements, DOT capital programs, federal infrastructure funding, NJDOT/PANYNJ/NJT project delivery, Gateway Program milestones, freight mobility upgrades, and regional transportation investments shaping the regional mobility network and long‑term economic competitiveness.
Policy
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."
Policy
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.
Policy
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...
Policy
New York City Congestion Pricing: A New Jersey Perspective
"While the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and supporters argue that it will improve traffic flow and generate revenue for public transportation, New Jersey officials and residents have raised economic and environmental concerns."
Roads & Bridges
I-80 sinkhole causing traffic nightmare in New Jersey. How to avoid the highway in Wharton. [CBS New York]
"The eastbound side near Exit 34 in Wharton has been shut down since Thursday morning, once DOT crews arrived at the huge sinkhole that had swallowed a portion of the right lane and shoulder."
Policy
How New York Penn Station Handles 500,000+ Passengers a Day
A lot goes on behind the scenes for the morning and evening commutes.
Policy
New Hope-Lambertville Bridge To Close For 2 Weeks In January [MSN/Patch]
"The full bridge [closure] will take place from Jan. 13 to about Jan. 27. The shutdown is needed so work crews can permanently repair a deteriorated structural connection that was discovered this summer in the bridge’s second span from the Pennsylvania side."
Roads & Bridges
George Washington Bridge and New Jersey 1940s in color
Check out this vintage, colorized footage of the George Washington Bridge and parts of North Jersey from the 1940s.
Roads & Bridges
Fenwick Island Bridge Replacement Project Delayed [WBOC]
"According to DelDOT, a delay with the National Environmental Policy Act process due to tidal and navigation issues caused the project’s expected completion date to be pushed back. The bridge’s replacement was initially planned for Spring 2025, but is now expected to commence in early 2026."
Logistics
Newburgh Landing Pier secures funding from county [Mid Hudson News]
An oversight committee of the Orange County Legislature Monday approved $4 million in federal funding for reconstruction of the Newburgh Landing pier on the Hudson River.