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Old Posted Jul 26, 2019, 2:27 PM
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Portal Bridge replacement

This would be excellent news if this bridge replacement received funding.

Portal Bridge replacement project poised to pass key milestone

Thursday, July 25, 2019
Associated Press

"NEWARK, New Jersey -- A $1.6 billion project to replace a century-old rail bridge between Newark and New York City is poised to pass a key milestone.

Federal transit officials recently indicated that the Portal North Bridge project is on track to clear a hurdle as it seeks funding to begin construction.

Last year, the project received a low rating that disqualified it from a federal grant program, in a dispute over New Jersey's funding sources. The rating is scheduled to be revisited this fall..."

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