NJDOT provides $4.3-million grant for rail bridge

Written by Jenifer Nunez, assistant editor

New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) awarded a $4.3-million grant to replace the rail bridge spanning the Overpeck Creek in Ridgefield Park.

 

The bridge serves as a critical link for freight rail in the region with an average of 25,000 rail cars traversing the bridge each year. It was originally built in the early 1900s with three spans – a north approach, a south approach and a center span.

The north and south approaches were rehabilitated in 1985. This project will replace all three spans with a new steel bent system and steel superstructure, as well as new steel and concrete abutments on the north and south sides.

While speaking about the rail bridge grant and other transportation grants awarded, Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ-8) said, “These investments will go a long way toward rejuvenating our communities, creating good paying jobs and laying the foundation for economic growth for generations to come.

“These grants are among hundreds of local aid awards distributed by NJDOT every year to help local and county governments advance essential projects without burdening local property taxpayers,” NJDOT Commissioner Jamie Fox said.

 

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