The first arch was set onto a barge which made a 30-hour trip down the Hudson River last week and then up the Hackensack River to the site of the new bridge.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

The new bridge will replace the current 114-year-old swing bridge, which opens for maritime traffic and often has mechanical issues, resulting in service delays.

Amtrak and NJ Transit have issued an update on efforts to address service disruptions on the Northeast Corridor that led them to formulate a joint action plan earlier this year. The 12-page presentation details inspection and improvement efforts for Amtrak’s NEC infrastructure and rolling stock for both operators between July 6 and

"Today marks an important milestone for the Gateway Program with the arrival of a new arch that will help replace the century old Portal North Bridge," Governor Phil Murphy said.

Commuters can see crews build a new bridge in Kearny, New Jersey. It will replace the current structure which is 114 years old. Amtrak and NJ Transit gave PIX11 News a look at the construction site for the new North Portal Bridge over the Hackensack River.