Weekly Project Update – June 16, 2023
The following work is scheduled over the next three weeks:
Garden State Parkway Mileposts 140 to 143
On September 9, 2022, traffic on the Southbound Garden State Parkway between mileposts 140.1 and 142.2 was shifted to a new traffic pattern (Stage 5, 6, and 7). All existing travel lanes remain open, but lane widths have been reduced. Portable VMS boards with advanced warning messages were deployed six days prior to the traffic shift on the Southbound Roadway near MP 138.4. The installation of the new traffic pattern was performed under temporary nightly lane closures.
On September 30, 2022, traffic on the Northbound Garden State Parkway between mileposts 140.1 and 142.2 was shifted to a new traffic pattern (Stage 5, 6, and 7). All existing travel lanes remain open, but lane widths have been reduced. Portable VMS boards with advanced warning messages were deployed six days prior to the traffic shift on the Northbound Roadway near MP 139.3. The installation of the new traffic pattern was performed under temporary nightly lane closures.
On November 16, 2022, reconstruction of existing inlets along the median barrier began. Reconstruction of existing inlets along the median barrier in Stage 5 was completed on April 28, 2023. Reconstruction of existing inlets along the median barrier in Stages 6 and 7 will continue until approximately June 30, 2023.
On January 16, 2023, construction of foundations for median barrier in Stages 6 and 7 along NB and SB Roadways began. This operation will continue until approximately June 30, 2023.
On March 23, 2023, installation of steel reinforcement for median barrier in Stages 6 and 7 along NB and SB Roadways began. This operation will continue until approximately June 30, 2023.
Demolition of existing median barrier in stages 5, 6, and 7 was completed on March 24, 2023, with the exception of 100 LF North of Structure 140.2 which will be completed by June 23, 2023.
On May 16, 2023, concrete placement for median barrier in Stages 6 and 7 along the Garden State Parkway Northbound and Southbound Roadways began. This operation will continue until approximately June 30, 2023.
On or about July 14, 2023, traffic on the Southbound Garden State Parkway between mileposts 140.1 and 142.2 will be shifted back to original configuration. Portable VMS boards with advanced warning messages will be deployed six days prior to the traffic shift on the Southbound Roadway near MP 138.4. This work will be performed under temporary nightly lane closures.
On or about July 17, 2023, paving of the mainline roadway on the Southbound Garden State Parkway will begin. This work will be performed under temporary nightly lane closures.
Bridge No. 140.2, GSP under Galloping Hill Road
On November 9, 2022, traffic on Galloping Hill Road was shifted to a new traffic pattern (Stage 1A). All existing travel lanes remain open, but lane widths have been reduced.
On April 17, 2023, bearing replacement and bearing area reconstruction along the pier of Structure 140.2 began. This operation will continue until approximately June 23, 2023.
On June 13, 2023, installation of steel reinforcement for headblocks, parapet on wingwalls, and parapet on structure began. This operation will continue until approximately June 19, 2023.
Concrete placement for parapet on bridge deck in Stage 1A at Structure 140.2 was completed on June 15, 2023.
On or about June 20, 2023, concrete placement for wingwalls, parapet on wingwalls and headblocks will begin.
Bridge No. 141.3, GSP over Route 22 EB
On May 22, 2023, removal of temporary walkway and shielding under the bridge began. This operation will continue until approximately June 30, 2023.
Bridge No. 141.7, GSP over Morris Avenue (Route 82)
Installation of SSPC Class 1A containment system for repainting structural steel at Structure 141.7 was completed on June 16, 2023.
On or about June 19, 2023, abrasive blasting (surface preparation) and application of zinc primer on structural members at Structure 141.7 will begin.
Bridge No. 141.9, GSP over Route 22 WB
At this time, no construction activities scheduled at this location.
