Federal Transit Administration Approves Over $700 Million To Accelerate Portal Bridge Project
KEARNY, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- The Federal Transit Administration approved more than $700 million in funding to accelerate a project to replace the Portal North Rail Bridge in Kearny, New Jersey.
The 110-year-old bridge is a critical link on the northeast corridor.
The aging span is known for getting stuck in the open position, delaying thousands of commuters.
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Gov. Phil Murphy called the funding a huge win for New Jersey, the region and the nation's economy.
The project now enters its engineering phase.
