New Rail Crossing Rises Out of New Jersey Meadowlands.

The article discusses the progress of the construction of the $1.7 billion Portal North Bridge in New Jersey, which is part of the larger $33.7 billion Gateway Program. The new bridge will replace a 114-year-old swing bridge and will increase train capacity by allowing faster travel speeds. The project is on time and budget, and the scope of work includes retaining walls, deep foundations, concrete piers, structural steel bridge spans, rail systems, and demolition of the existing bridge. The article also mentions a lawsuit filed by a former chief of construction management alleging design defects, but the project team assures that monitoring systems are in place to address any concerns. The project received a significant funding grant agreement in 2021 and is seen as a generational investment in railway infrastructure. [Extracted from the article]