A section of the Hackensack River will be closed for over a year for bridge work

The Coast Guard is creating a temporary safety zone on parts of the Hackensack River. This means vessels and people cannot enter the area near the Portal Bridge during construction from November 2024 to December 2025.

This small, temporary closure is a routine part of major infrastructure projects. It shows how even minor river traffic must be rerouted for over a year to allow for bridge construction. This kind of local disruption is a constant feature of large-scale infrastructure upgrades.