Portal North Bridge cutover to disrupt NJ Transit service
The project will shift one track from the 114-year-old Portal Bridge to the new span over the Hackensack River. The move will prompt temporary service changes for NJ Transit and Amtrak
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The new bridge will rise 50-feet over the river and, including the approaches, span nearly 2.5 miles of the Northeast Corridor. Portal North Bridge is an important element of the broader Gateway Program
Portal North Bridge
The Portal North Bridge is a key rail bridge replacement that will enhance one of the busiest passenger rail corridors in the U.S.
Portal Bridge cutover to impact NJ Transit, Amtrak
Starting Sunday and continuing for the next 4 weeks, all rail lines except the Atlantic City Rail Line will undergo temporary service adjustments.
Progress Continues of Portal North Bridge Cutover
NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak are replacing the 116-year-old Portal Bridge over the Hackensack River in New Jersey with a higher bridge, called Portal North Bridge, that will not have to
Portal Bridge replacement: How February 2026 cutover will impact NJ
Commuters who depend on the busy Northeast Corridor line will learn next month how work to switch one track over to the new Portal North Bridge will affect rail service when it starts in...
Mapped: Portal North Bridge Opens on the Northeast Corridor —
The Northeast Corridor just got a major upgrade. On March 13, 2026 — two and a half days ahead of schedule — the new Portal North Bridge opened its first track to rail traffic, replacing
Portal Bridge cutover to impact NJ Transit, Amtrak service changes for
Starting Sunday and continuing for the next 4 weeks, all rail lines except the Atlantic City Rail Line will undergo temporary service adjustments. "The Portal Bridge has been a nemesis and a...
Portal North Bridge UPDATE: A Game-Changer for the Northeast
The new bridge, rising 50'' (ft) above the Hackensack River, spans nearly 2.5 miles of the Northeast Corridor. It is expected to improve reliability, safety, and train speeds while eliminating
Portal North Bridge Places First Track into Service on Northeast Corridor
The new structure spans approximately 2.44 miles along the Northeast Corridor and includes upgraded rail approaches and supporting infrastructure. The second track is scheduled to
Portal Bridge replacement: How February 2026 cutover
Commuters who depend on the busy Northeast Corridor line will learn next month how work to switch one track over to the new Portal North Bridge will
Portal North Bridge
The Portal North Bridge is a railroad bridge that carries the Northeast Corridor (NEC) over the Hackensack River in Hudson County, New Jersey. It is located in Secaucus west of Secaucus