Urban Has Role in Key Rail Bridge Replacement

Urban is a key member of the team that was selected by New Jersey Transit for construction management of the Portal Bridge Capacity Enhancement Project; a critical effort that will upgrade rail service in New Jersey and the Northeast Corridor.

The Portal Bridge crosses the Hackensack River and carries Amtrak and New Jersey Transit rail traffic between Newark, NJ and New York City. After 100 years of service, extensive improvements are warranted to the bridge to handle future needs.

The goals of the $1.7 billion Portal Bridge Capacity Enhancement Project are to:

• Enhance capacity to meet current and future demand including new service along the Northeast Corridor
• Improve service reliability and operational flexibility
• Provide a redundant Hackensack River crossing to facilitate maintenance and enhance passenger safety and security
• Minimize conflicts with maritime traffic
• Optimize existing infrastructure and planned improvements
• Minimize impacts on the surrounding environment

Urban’s specific responsibilities are:
Constructability Reviews
Analysis of Contract Packaging and Letting Schedule
Construction Management and Inspection
Monitoring Maintenance of RR Operations
Contract Administration
Force Account Management