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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.

Construction Tech: Road Roller

Think of this video the next time you drive by a road construction project.

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.

New York’s 2025 ASCE Infrastructure Report Card

New York’s infrastructure is under heavy strain, from aging roads and bridges to a transit system that moves about 3.4 billion passengers a year across 77 networks. Despite recent investment and major projects like the Hudson River Tunnel and I-81 rebuild, the system continues to face a D+ rating driven by maintenance backlogs and rising costs.

Infrastructure Update – Week of May 11, 2026

This Week in Policy, Infrastructure & Energy Markets

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.

World Cup to close Penn Station for everyday commuters ahead of matches [nj.com]

Proposed World Cup security plans would restrict access at New York Penn Station for NJ Transit commuters on match days, creating major disruptions during peak travel periods. Critics argue the changes put commuters last in an already strained transit system.

Metro-North to Modernize Passenger Information Systems Across New Haven Line

Connecticut is rolling out upgrades to Metro-North station information systems—aimed at improving audio announcements and real-time train updates for riders.

A Brief History of NJ Transit: Part III – Pandemic to the Future

NJ TRANSIT’s history is a cautionary tale of how short-term fixes and political avoidance can undermine even the most vital public institutions.

A Brief History of NJ Transit: Part II – Critical Infrastructure in Perpetual Crisis

Part II of a deep dive in the origins, successes, and challenges of the largest statewide public transportation system in the nation