A portion of the Pulaski Skyway over in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
UNION CITY, N.J. (AP) -- Public officials in northern New Jersey are offering suggestions to minimize the impact of a planned major roadway closure.
The state Department of Transportation has said beginning next year the inbound lanes of the Pulaski Skyway will close for two years to enable the repair of the 80-year-old structure.
The state Assembly Transportation Committee held a special hearing on the matter Thursday in Union City.
Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy and others said traffic is already at the breaking point during rush hour. He proposed adding parking at the Secaucus Junction rail station that would connect to light rail and shuttle bus service.
DOT officials estimate that closing the lanes instead of restricting work to nights and weekends will save $200 million and four years of construction time.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:59 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:59:43 GMT
Five people were injured when a van jumped a curb in downtown Brooklyn on Friday.
Five people were injured when a van jumped a curb in downtown Brooklyn on Friday. The van rear-ended a Taxi and Limousine Commission vehicle at the corner of Church Ave. and Utica Ave. at about 7:45 a.m., said police. One of the pedestrians that was struck by the van was taken to Brookdale Hospital. Four other victims were taken to Kings County Hospital.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:25 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:25:15 GMT
The engineer of the commuter train that derailed last week in Connecticut observed an "unusual condition" on the track before the wreck, federal officials said Friday.
The engineer of the commuter train that derailed last week in Connecticut observed an "unusual condition" on the track before the wreck, federal officials said Friday.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:10 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:10:21 GMT
Commuter rail service from Connecticut to New York City, along with Amtrak service between Boston and New York, was back on schedule Wednesday morning on one of the nation's oldest and most heavily traveled railways.
Commuter rail service from Connecticut to New York City, along with Amtrak service between Boston and New York, was back on schedule Wednesday morning on one of the nation's oldest and most heavily traveled railways.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:58 AM EDT2013-05-20 09:58:10 GMT
The Connecticut Department of Transportation and Metro-North Railroad released the following information regarding service on the New Haven commuter rail line
The Connecticut Department of Transportation and Metro-North Railroad released the following information regarding service on the New Haven commuter rail line
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A portion of the Pulaski Skyway over in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
