Northeast Corridor
First of Three New Portal North Bridge Arches Delivered
KEARNY, New Jersey – Following a 30-hour journey down the Hudson River, the first of three massive arches to support the new Portal North Bridge arrived at the construction site, bringing the project a giant leap closer to completion. The new bridge will replace the 114-year-old swing bridge, which opens for maritime traffic and often has mechanical issues that cause service delays. The new bridge is a fixed span that eliminates the need to open and close, improving the experiences of thousands of daily commuters along the busiest stretch of passenger rail in the country. Three tugboats, a heavy transport