Tristate Infrastructure News

03/01/2025

"Amtrak has announced it has completed an early construction milestone for the Susquehanna River Bridge Project.According to Amtrak, construction workers removed the final remnant pier from the river, a necessary step before constructing two new bridges began. The new bridges will replace the two-track Susquehanna River Bridge, originally opened in

“Amtrak has announced it has completed an early construction milestone for the Susquehanna River Bridge Project. According to Amtrak, construction workers removed the final remnant pier from the river, a necessary step before constructing two new bridges began. The new bridges will replace the two...

02/01/2025

"While the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and supporters argue that it will improve traffic flow and generate revenue for public transportation, New Jersey officials and residents have raised economic and environmental concerns."

"While the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and supporters argue that it will improve traffic flow and generate revenue for public transportation, New Jersey officials and residents have raised economic and environmental concerns."

30/12/2024

"Over half of North America is at risk of energy shortfalls in the next 10 years amid surging electricity demand and thermal plant retirements, according to a new report from the North American Electric Reliability Corp."

"Over half of North America is at risk of energy shortfalls in the next 10 years amid surging electricity demand and thermal plant retirements, according to a new report from the North American Electric Reliability Corp."

28/12/2024

"The eastbound side near Exit 34 in Wharton has been shut down since Thursday morning, once DOT crews arrived at the huge sinkhole that had swallowed a portion of the right lane and shoulder."

"The eastbound side near Exit 34 in Wharton has been shut down since Thursday morning, once DOT crews arrived at the huge sinkhole that had swallowed a portion of the right lane and shoulder."

27/12/2024

"Batteries, like humans, aren't big fans of cold weather and don't work well when the temperatures drop. You’ll notice it in your phone - leave it in the cold and the battery life drops precipitously."

"Batteries, like humans, aren't big fans of cold weather and don't work well when the temperatures drop. You’ll notice it in your phone - leave it in the cold and the battery life drops precipitously."

26/12/2024

Holiday water main breaks in Edison, Wayne, and Essex Fells have caused significant disruptions for residents.

Holiday water main breaks in Edison, Wayne, and Essex Fells have caused significant disruptions for residents.

24/12/2024

"The world’s coal use is expected to reach a fresh high of 8.7bn tonnes this year, and remain at near-record levels for years as a result of a global gas crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine."

"The world’s coal use is expected to reach a fresh high of 8.7bn tonnes this year, and remain at near-record levels for years as a result of a global gas crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine."

20/12/2024

Our Infrastructure Matters is a news program that highlights important infrastructure projects and issues throughout the region. From roads and bridges to rails and tunnels. From the energy and communications grids to drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater. Our infrastructure must be built, upgraded, and maintained because it is the foundation of our modern lives.

20/12/2024

A lot goes on behind the scenes for the morning and evening commutes.

A lot goes on behind the scenes for the morning and evening commutes.

13/12/2024

"The full bridge [closure] will take place from Jan. 13 to about Jan. 27. The shutdown is needed so work crews can permanently repair a deteriorated structural connection that was discovered this summer in the bridge’s second span from the Pennsylvania side."

12/12/2024

George Washington Bridge and New Jersey 1940s in color - Check out this vintage, colorized footage of the George Washington Bridge and parts of North Jersey from the 1940s.

Check out this vintage, colorized footage of the George Washington Bridge and parts of North Jersey from the 1940s.

09/12/2024

Global shipping is responsible for about 3% of annual CO2 emissions. The industry's reliance on heavy fuel oil contributes significantly to climate change, air pollution, and health risks. Transitioning to low-carbon fuels and technologies is crucial for achieving net-zero emissions. Hydrogen fuel, with its potential for zero carbon emissions, is ...

Global shipping is responsible for about 3% of annual CO2 emissions. The industry’s reliance on heavy fuel oil contributes significantly to climate change, air pollution, and health risks. Transitioning to low-carbon fuels and technologies is crucial for achieving net-zero emissions. Hydrogen fuel...

06/12/2024

"Germany, Europe’s largest economy, has not seen significant growth in the past two years. On Friday, the economy recorded 0.1 percent growth from July to September, but it is forecast to contract over the entire year. And economists do not expect to see a return to growth in 2025..."

“Germany, Europe’s largest economy, has not seen significant growth in the past two years. On Friday, the economy recorded 0.1 percent growth from July to September, but it is forecast to contract over the entire year. And economists do not expect to see a return to growth in 2025, unless a new ...

06/12/2024

"According to DelDOT, a delay with the National Environmental Policy Act process due to tidal and navigation issues caused the project’s expected completion date to be pushed back. The bridge’s replacement was initially planned for Spring 2025, but is now expected to commence in early 2026."

04/12/2024

During natural disasters and power outages, keeping a healthcare facility powered is mission critical.

Modern healthcare facilities depend upon reliable energy. During natural disasters and power outages, keeping a healthcare facility powered is mission critical. In September 2024, hospitals in the Southeastern United States experienced blackouts, wind damage, and flooding due to Hurricane Helene. Wh...

02/12/2024

How do you know if your town has lead service lines? Problem pipes are all over N.J. [NJ.com] -
From NJ.com:

"...non-profit New Jersey Future, an advocacy and research group that promotes smarter land use and growth policies, estimated the Garden State needs roughly $2.8 billion in the next 10 years to replace all its lead service lines. Prior state estimates have placed the figure as high as $3.2 billion."

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From NJ.com: ”…non-profit New Jersey Future, an advocacy and research group that promotes smarter land use and growth policies, estimated the Garden State needs roughly $2.8 billion in the next 10 years to replace all its lead service lines. Prior state estimates have placed the figure...

27/11/2024

Newburgh Landing Pier secures funding from county [Mid Hudson News] - An oversight committee of the Orange County Legislature Monday approved $4 million in federal funding for reconstruction of the Newburgh Landing pier on the Hudson River.

An oversight committee of the Orange County Legislature Monday approved $4 million in federal funding for reconstruction of the Newburgh Landing pier on the Hudson River.

25/11/2024

New Jersey American Water Completes Acquisition of Manville Wastewater Collection System [Tapinto Hillsborough] -
"New Jersey American Water has completed its acquisition of the wastewater collection system of the Borough of Manville for $6.5 million. This municipally owned system serves approximately 4,300 customers, most of whom already receive water service from New Jersey American Water.The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approved the municipal consent on

”New Jersey American Water has completed its acquisition of the wastewater collection system of the Borough of Manville for $6.5 million.  This municipally owned system serves approximately 4,300 customers, most of whom already receive water service from New Jersey American Water. The New ...