NJ Transit and Amtrak Warn of Commuter Delays Due to Portal Bridge Construction
NJ Transit and Amtrak have announced a month-long construction project on the Portal Bridge, which will affect commuter schedules until mid-March. The project, part of the Gateway Program, involves transforming the century-old Portal Bridge over the Hackensack River into the new Portal North Bridge. This upgrade aims to eliminate the need for the bridge to open for river traffic, addressing past malfunctions that caused significant delays. The construction will deactivate old infrastructure, reconfigure track alignments, and add new signaling and communication systems. During this period, only one track will be operational between Newark and Secaucus, reducing train frequency to New York Penn Station and extending travel times. Commuters are advised to avoid peak hours and consider remote work if possible. NJ Transit will offer cross-honoring with PATH and New York Waterway Ferry services and introduce a discounted FLEXPASS ticket option. 
