Weekly Project Update – July 21, 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 July 28, 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 August 4, 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 August 11, 2023.
Demolition of existing median barrier in stages 5, 6, and 7 is complete, with the exception of 100 LF North of Structure 140.2 which will be completed by approximately July 28, 2023.
Construction of foundations for median barrier in Stages 6 and 7 along NB and SB Roadways is complete with the exception of 100 LF North of Structure 140.2 which will be completed by approximately August 2, 2023.
On or about August 14, 2023, MPT will be removed and 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 August 17, 2023, MPT will be removed and traffic on the Northbound 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 Northbound Roadway near MP 139.3. This work will be performed under temporary nightly lane closures.
On or about August 21, 2023, paving of the mainline roadway on the Southbound and Northbound 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 July 17, 2023, bearing replacement (anchor bolts) on the pier at Structure 140.2 resumed. This operation will continue until approximately July 28, 2023.
Installation of temporary fence for Stage 1B was completed on July 20, 2023.
On July 21, 2023, demolition of existing bridge deck in Stage 1B began.
Bridge No. 141.3, GSP over Route 22 EB
Removal of temporary walkway and shielding under the bridge was completed on July 14, 2023.
On July 20, 2023, repainting of structural steel at Structure 141.3 began. This operation will continue until approximately August 25, 2023. This work will require periodic single lane closures on RT 22 EB from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Bridge No. 141.7, GSP over Morris Avenue (Route 82)
Removal of safe span at Structure 141.7 was completed on July 18, 2023.
Application of waterproofing at the North and South abutments of Structure 141.7 was completed on July 19, 2023.
On or about July 28, 2023, bearing replacement (anchor bolts) on the North and South abutments in Stage 5 at Structure 141.7 will resume. This operation will continue until approximately August 4, 2023.
Bridge No. 141.9, GSP over Route 22 WB
Removal of temporary walkway and shielding under the bridge was completed on July 14, 2023.
On or about August 31, 2023, repainting of structural steel at Structure 141.9 will begin. This operation will continue until approximately September 29, 2023. This work will require periodic single lane closures on RT 22 WB from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
