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.
Airports
Port Authority unveils $45B transportation overhaul [Construction Dive]
The Port Authority has proposed a record $45 billion capital plan that will shape transportation across New York and New Jersey through 2035. The plan funds major airport upgrades, a rebuilt Midtown Bus Terminal, and improvements to bridges, tunnels and transit systems.
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.
Policy
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.
Transportation
The Faces of Infrastructure: Marie Therese Dominguez, NYSDOT
At NYSDOT, Dominguez oversees more than 8,500 professionals responsible for a system that includes over 113,000 highway lane miles, 17,400 bridges, a 3,500-mile passenger and freight rail network, nearly 500 aviation facilities, and dozens of seaports and transit operators statewide.
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."
Environment
Salt smarter not harder this winter [centraljersey.com]
NJ American Water and The Watershed Institute urge residents and municipalities to use winter road salt responsibly to protect water quality. Simple steps such as shoveling first, using only what you need and spreading salt efficiently can reduce environmental harm.
Public Transit
Transitway project advances with $22M contract for Secaucus to Jersey City segment [ROI-NJ]
The Secaucus-Meadowlands Transitway would create a dedicated transit link between Secaucus Junction, the Meadowlands, and Jersey City. NJ Transit has now approved $22.2 million to move the project closer to reality.
Public Transit
The New Faces of NJ Infrastructure: Priya Jain, New Jersey Department of Transportation
Priya Jain’s appointment represents a notable shift toward executive leadership grounded in engineering expertise and strategic growth experience — qualities that many see as critical for tackling the state’s complex transportation challenges
Public Transit
The Faces of Infrastructure: Kris Kolluri, NJ Transit/NJ Turnpike Authority
As NJ Transit and the Turnpike Authority move forward together under his stewardship, all eyes will be on how Kolluri turns strategic vision into everyday improvements for commuters and communities across the state.