HACKENSACK RIVER - PASSAIC RIVER
General / Bridges / Modification
Location: 40-44.16N 074-09.69W Bridge Name: Amtrak Dock Bridges From May 29, 2026 – November 8, 2028 Monday-Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., the rehabilitation and decommissioning work will be performed on the Dock Bridges across the Passaic River at mile 5.0 between Newark and Harrison, NJ. Vertical clearance will not be reduced. The bridge remains in the closed position at 24 feet above Mean High Water. At no time will the navigational channel width be reduced from 120 linear feet. Mariners can contact the VTS for scheduled barge placements and mooring arrangements before planning to transit under the bridge via marine radio VHF-FM Ch. 13/16 or by calling the resident engineer at (917) 656-6820. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting the area.
Valid 2026-05-29 to 2028-11-08.
USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 39/2026