Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Bayonne Bridge permit could be issued Friday | NJ.com

Bayonne Bridge permit could be issued Friday | NJ.com: "The future of thousands of port workers and billions of dollars in commerce could be decided on Friday, when the U.S. Coast Guard says it will issue a decision on a proposal to raise the Bayonne Bridge roadway."

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Sunday, April 28, 2013

America’s Front Door: The Port of New York and New Jersey | Working Harbor Committee

America’s Front Door: The Port of New York and New Jersey | Working Harbor Committee: "Found this great video showcasing the activities of the Port of NY/NJ, the largest port on the eastern seaboard. Have a watch before Sunday brunch. Enjoy your day!"

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Saturday, April 27, 2013

Skanska and Kiewit take Bayonne Bridge contract - Bridge Design & Engineering

Skanska and Kiewit take Bayonne Bridge contract - Bridge Design & Engineering: "A joint venture of Skanska Koch and Kiewit Infrastructure has won a a US$743.3 million contract to raise the deck of the Bayonne Bridge"

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Thursday, April 25, 2013

Hudson Reporter - Bayonne mayor hails advent of Bayonne Bridge project

Hudson Reporter - Bayonne mayor hails advent of Bayonne Bridge project: "Mayor Mark A. Smith on Wednesday hailed the Port Authority’s awarding of a $743.3 million contract to raise the Bayonne Bridge as the latest step in an ongoing effort by the Authority to upgrade and maintain its facilities and maintain the Port of New York and New Jersey as the nation’s premier seaport."

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Bayonne Bridge project to make history as first span built over existing structure (Video)

Bayonne Bridge project to make history as first span built over existing structure: "BAYONNE - The expansion project on the Bayonne Bridge is set to make history. The plan marks the first time engineers will construct a new bridge as traffic continues to flow on the existing roadway below. Authorities say one lane of traffic will remain open in each direction, but that there will be overnight and weekend closures."

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All 3 Staten Island bridges to New Jersey getting work | SILive.com

All 3 Staten Island bridges to New Jersey getting work | SILive.com: "The $1.29 billion raising of the Bayonne Bridge will begin immediately after the Coast Guard completes its environmental review, and crews will be working on the new roadbed elevated 64 feet above the existing surface all while traffic is flowing below. "

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Some Love for 3 Achy Workhorses Linking Staten Island and New Jersey - NYTimes.com

Some Love for 3 Achy Workhorses Linking Staten Island and New Jersey - NYTimes.com: "“I wouldn’t call them the Rodney Dangerfield of bridges,” said Steven M. Richman, the author of “The Bridges of New Jersey” (Rutgers University Press, 2005). “That might be the Pulaski Skyway.”"

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Christie, Cuomo announce bridge-construction projects | Capitol Quickies

Christie, Cuomo announce bridge-construction projects | Capitol Quickies: "The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will finance major construction projects on the Goethals, Outerbridge and Bayonne bridges, all of which connect New Jersey with Staten Island."

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Port Authority to award contracts for 3 bridges - WSJ.com

Port Authority to award contracts for 3 bridges - WSJ.com: "Contracts for the Bayonne Bridge, Goethals Bridge and Outerbridge Crossing are expected to be approved by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey at its monthly board meeting Wednesday."

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Saturday, April 20, 2013

Bayonne meeting to discuss dredging and blasting off Collins Park in ongoing port project | NJ.com

Bayonne meeting to discuss dredging and blasting off Collins Park in ongoing port project | NJ.com: "The APL Arabia passes under the Bayonne Bridge. New container ships, built to utilize the expanded Panama Canal, will not fit under the bridge."

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Saturday, April 6, 2013

Creating: Feats of Bridge-Building Bravura: Murray Johnson - WSJ.com

Creating: Feats of Bridge-Building Bravura: Murray Johnson - WSJ.com: " Mr. Johnson has designs on New Jersey's Bayonne Bridge, the fourth-longest steel-arch bridge in the world. Local officials want to elevate the roadbed of the 1931 bridge a full 64 feet, to accommodate the larger container ships that are expected after the widening of the Panama Canal in 2015. Mr. Johnson is working with a shortlisted contractor on a bid to pull off that feat while keeping traffic flowing. More than that, he won't say."

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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Truck count shows need to offset Bayonne Bridge project, Ironbound group says | NJ.com

Truck count shows need to offset Bayonne Bridge project, Ironbound group says | NJ.com: "A survey of truck traffic through Newark’s Ironbound section last week counted 15 percent more trucks than during the previous count in August 2011, raising concerns that the increased fumes will be a health hazard for children.

The sponsor of the count says the results underscore the need to address projected truck traffic increases resulting from the Bayonne Bridge project."

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