TAPinto.net - Thu June 25, 2020
Long-Awaited N.J. Portal Bridge Project Moves to Engineering Phase
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced June 19 that the Portal North Bridge replacement — a key component of the broader Gateway Project that includes building a new trans-Hudson rail tunnel — has officially moved forward into the engineering phase of the program....
Hackensack Meridian Health - Wed June 24, 2020
New Jersey's Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge Unveils Time Capsule
In 1997, Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge team members buried a time capsule during the construction of adding a fourth level to the hospital. Recently, Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge leaders and team members unveiled the time capsule during the construction of its new expanded Emergency Department....
Samuel L. Fiocchi, AGC New Jersey - Wed June 24, 2020
AGC-New Jersey Calls on Residents to Reject Project Labor Agreements
The New Jersey Legislature has pushed through new legislation that revises the definition of "public works projects" to permit government-mandated PLAs on even more projects. This legislation now sits on Governor Murphy's desk for him to sign into law....
The Washington Post - Thu June 18, 2020
New Jersey Plans to Build Nation's Biggest Off-Shore Wind Turbine Port
New Jersey wants to be known for more than just its shores and casinos. It aims to be the hub of the nation's nascent offshore wind energy industry. On June 16, Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced the construction of what he calls the country's first port dedicated to constructing the colossal turbines that may one day dot the East Coast horizon as Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states rush to build more renewable energy....
Hudson Reporter - Thu June 18, 2020
Installation Resumes on $33M Water Main Replacement Project in Hoboken
On June 15, the city of Hoboken, N.J., restarted installation of the first phase of its water main replacement project, which will replace a total of 15 blocks, or 7,035 linear ft. of Hoboken's oldest water mains....
New Jersey Department of Transportation - Tue June 16, 2020
Work Continues on NJ Route 495 Viaduct in North Bergen
The New Jersey Department of Transportation's $90.3 million state-funded project to rehabilitate the 82-year-old nine-span Route 495 viaduct in North Bergen continues toward completion, the agency reported June 15....
Wayne Parry - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thu June 04, 2020
Showboat Hotel Owner Planning $100M Water Park in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) The owner of Atlantic City's Showboat hotel plans to build a $100 million year-round indoor water park next to it and will break ground in August, he said. Bart Blatstein, the Philadelphia developer who runs the Showboat as a hotel that does not offer gambling, applied for a state tax credit to help finance the water park....
NJTA - Thu June 04, 2020
Work to Begin to Lengthen, Reconstruct Kresson Road Bridge
Work will begin this summer under a $17.4 million New Jersey Turnpike Authority contract to lengthen and reconstruct the bridge that carries Kresson Road over the Turnpike in Cherry Hill Township. The Kresson Road bridge crosses over the Turnpike between Interchanges 3 and 4 at milepost 30.75....
Eric Olson –CEG Correspondent - Thu May 21, 2020
Massive South Jersey Project Continues
Motorists that have long had to endure mind-numbing traffic delays as they pass through a multi-highway interchange near Camden, N.J., are now witnessing a noticeable difference along the major roadway system....
Link-Belt Excavators - Mon May 04, 2020
ESSCO Truck & Equipment Now Carries Link-Belt Excavators in New York City and Central/Northern New Jersey
LBX Company LLC announced the addition of ESSCO Truck & Equipment as the dealer for Link-Belt hydraulic excavators, material handlers and parts in New York City and New Jersey. ESSCO has locations in Staten Island, N.Y....
