Gov. Mikie Sherrill hosted a ceremonial first train ride across the Portal North Bridge​, designed to replace the trouble-plagued, 116-year-old Portal Bridge​ that long caused delays for commuters.
NJ Transit commuters will see full rail service restored Monday after a new $2.3 billion Portal North Bridge over the Hackensack River passed its first passenger test Thursday. New Jersey Gov. Mikie ...
The new bridge's extra height also means it won't have to open up for marine traffic that crosses the Hackensack River underneath, which delayed trains on the old bridge.
The bridge is but one part of the massive Gateway Project to double the number of rail lines between New York and New Jersey ...