NJ Transit has suggested passengers work from home if possible over the next month as Amtrak moves traffic over to a new bridge. Today will be the first regular workday of disruptions, a test for commuters and the rail line.

NJ Transit will cut service by 50 percent through March 15 as crews transfer signals, switches, and overhead wiring to the new $1.5 billion Portal North Bridge.

The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission scheduled public meetings and released an informational video as it works to address safety problems with the Washington Crossing span.

Construction on the new Portal North Bridge is expected to disrupt commutes into Manhattan on NJ Transit, PATH and Amtrak trains beginning on Sunday.

NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — Check the schedule before taking a train ride between New York and New Jersey for the next month. NJ Transit is implementing reroutes and modified schedules tied to work on the new Portal Bridge,

Opponents of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s $6.2 billion plan to build two new bridges across Newark Bay argued that one span will do the job and better align with new Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s goals.