Weekly Project Update – December 2, 2022
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 October 3, 2022, demolition of existing median barrier in stages 5, 6, and 7 began and will continue until approximately December 16, 2022. This work may require periodic single lane closures on Garden State Parkway in the Northbound or Southbound directions from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
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 November 14, 2022, construction activities (demolition of bridge deck and installation of duct bank for PSE&G) in Stage 1A at Galloping Hill Road began. This operation will continue until approximately December 30, 2022. This work will require periodic single lane closures on Galloping Hill Road from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Bridge No. 141.3, GSP over Route 22 EB
Installation of beam bolsters for Stage 5 at Structure 141.3 (NB/SB) was completed on November 21, 2022.
Installation of expansion joints for Stage 5 at Structure 141.3 (NB/SB) was completed on November 29, 2022.
On November 29, 2022, installation of stay in place forms and shear connectors for bridge deck at Structure 141.3 (NB/SB) began and will continue until approximately December 6, 2022.
On December 5, 2022, bearing replacement for Stage 5 at Structure 141.3 (NB/SB) will begin. This operation will continue until approximately December 16, 2022
On or about December 7, 2022, installation of steel reinforcement for bridge deck at Structure 141.3 (NB/SB) will begin and will continue until approximately December 14, 2022.
Bridge No. 141.7, GSP over Morris Avenue (Route 82)
Installation of steel reinforcement for bridge deck at Structure 141.7 NB was completed on November 30, 2022.
Concrete for bridge deck at Structure 141.7 NB was placed on December 1, 2022.
On or about December 12, 2022, bearing replacement for Stage 5 at Structure 141.7 will resume and will continue until approximately December 16, 2022.
Bridge No. 141.9, GSP over Route 22 WB
On November 21, 2022, installation of intermediate diaphragms for Stage 5 at Structure 141.9 (NB/SB) began. This operation will continue until approximately December 7, 2022.
On or about December 7, 2022, demolition of existing bridge deck in Stage 5 at Structure 141.9 (GSP NB) will begin. This operation will continue until approximately December 9, 2022.
On or about December 12, 2022, installation of stay in place forms and shear connectors for bridge deck at Structure 141.9 (NB/SB) will begin and will continue until approximately December 13, 2022.
On or about December 14, 2022, installation of steel reinforcement for bridge deck at Structure 141.9 (NB/SB) will begin and will continue until approximately December 16, 2022.
On or about December 19, 2022, bearing replacement and bearing area reconstruction for Stage 5 at Structure 141.9 (NB/SB) will resume and will continue until approximately December 23, 2022.
