Hawthorne Lead Line Replacement (New Jersey Infrastructure Bank)

A 117-year-old N.J. bridge that survived a superstorm is finally being replaced

Construction started second part of an $800 million three part project to replace a 116-year old bridge that takes NJ Transits North Jersey Coast Line over the Raritan River.

NJ Transit holds groundbreaking for new Raritan River lift bridge

Groundbreaking was held on June 24, 2025, for construction of the center lift span of new NJ Transit Raritan River Bridge, shown in a rendering. Skanska PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — NJ Transit marked groundbreaking for the next phase of the new Raritan River Bridge — construction of a new center span — with ceremonies today featuring Gov. Phil Murphy and other officials. The new lift bridge to accommodate marine traffic will replace the current 117-year-…

Hawthorne Lead Line Replacement (New Jersey Infrastructure Bank)

) NJWBJune 24th, 2025 NJ I-Bank and NJDEP Helping to Improve New Jersey's Infrastructure, One Project at a Time Hawthorn Borough recently closed on two loans totaling $5.5

NJ Transit advances Raritan River Bridge rebuild

A group of state leaders and officials gathered Tuesday in Perth Amboy to mark the next phase of the Raritan River Bridge replacement project. The more than $440 million project replaces the current bridge on the North Jersey Coast Line, which has been in service since 1908. “Today, we are coming together in support of our shared mission to build a world-class transportation system, supported by safe, state-of-the-art, and reliable infrastructur…