The project will improve the reliability of commuter rail service between New Jersey and New York by increasing capacity and reducing bridge maintenance expenses of the 100-year old bridge.
NJ TRANSIT will construct a new, two-track fixed structure railroad bridge across the Hackensack River in Hudson County along the Northeast Corridor to replace the aging bridge.
"FTA is proud to support the construction of a new railroad bridge which provides a vital link for rail passengers traveling between New Jersey and New York," FTA Deputy Administrator K. Jane Williams said in a statement. "The project reflects our collaboration with New Jersey Transit to increase transit service capacity and support continued economic development."
The total project cost is $1.888 billion, with $766.5 million in funding committed through FTA's CIG Program. The CIG program provides funding for major transit infrastructure projects nationwide. Projects accepted into the CIG program must go through a multi-year, multi-step process according to requirements in law to be eligible for consideration to receive program funds. There are additional inter-city rail activities in proximity to the CIG project that will be funded by NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak.
