Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Passaic, New Jersey. Conceptual plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

The three Orphan Bridges carrying Chestnut Avenue, East State and Monmouth Streets over Amtrak are in poor condition. All of the bridges are structurally deficient and functionally obsolete. The bridges and approach roadways include a variety of substandard design elements, including substandard vertical and horizontal clearances, intersection sight distances and unprotected bridge girders. The City of Trenton supports the current two bridge option, which replaces East State Street and Monmouth Street Bridges. Chestnut Avenue Bridge will be removed/demolished. The two bridges will be replaced with single-span, ABC (Accelerated Bridge Construction) systems. Retaining walls are included in the project to minimize impacts to properties. Catenaries will be removed from the existing bridges and up to six new catenary structures will be constructed to re-profile the electric traction facilities. County : Mercer Municipality: Trenton City Mileposts: CR 635: 0.19-0.31 As of March 20, 2026 , the project is in Final Planning status. Anticipated letting date is 2026. NJDOT - Trenton Amtrak Bridges *Project information has been obtained through a public state transportation improvement plan (STIP). A STIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the STIP often evolves based on funding availability. The project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.