Middlesex County and NJ TRANSIT on Tuesday announced the start of the construction phase for the highly anticipated, nearly $70 million revitalization of the New Brunswick Train Station. The project, which will modernize and expand one of the busiest hubs on the Northeast Corridor, is scheduled to begin in late fall 2025 and is expected to be completed in 2028.
The multi-phase project, managed by the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA), will begin with exterior and sidewalk work along Easton Avenue and Albany Street. Subsequent phases will include the construction of a new ticketing center with an elevator and waiting areas, as well as significant renovations to the historic station building and platforms.
In addition to the infrastructure upgrades, NJ TRANSIT has partnered with Rutgers University in a three-year agreement to make the New Brunswick Station the official “Home of Rutgers University,” further integrating the university with the city’s transportation hub.
“The improvements we’re making to the New Brunswick Station will prepare us for the future,” Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald Rios said. The project is a key part of the county’s long-term plan for sustainable growth and economic vitality, anticipating the influx of commuters from new developments like the HELIX and the expanding Rutgers campus.
Gov. Phil Murphy emphasized the project’s role in modernizing New Jersey’s transportation infrastructure and enhancing mobility.
“As the HELIX brings thousands of innovators to our state-of-the-art hub at the heart of Rutgers’ campus, we will meet this influx of workers with safe, modern, and reliable transportation,” Murphy said.
The renovation builds on previous improvements, including the completion of new elevators and escalators. Once finished, the station will provide a safer, more efficient, and more welcoming experience for the thousands of daily commuters, students, and visitors who rely on it.
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