Weekly Project Update – December 23, 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 31, 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.
On November 16, 2022, reconstruction of existing inlets along the median barrier began. This operation will continue until approximately January 31, 2023.
On December 20, 2022, construction of foundation for median barrier in Stage 5 along NB and SB Roadways began. This operation will continue until approximately January 31, 2023.
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
On December 8, 2022, bearing replacement for Stage 5 at Structure 141.3 (NB/SB) began. This operation will continue until approximately December 30, 2022.
Installation of steel reinforcement for bridge deck at Structure 141.3 (NB/SB) was completed on December 19, 2022.
Concrete placement for bridge deck in Stage 5 at Structure 141.3 (NB/SB) is postponed until warmer weather.
Bridge No. 141.7, GSP over Morris Avenue (Route 82)
Bearing replacement for Stage 5 at Structure 141.7 was completed on December 23, 2022.
Bridge No. 141.9, GSP over Route 22 WB
Installation of stay in place forms and shear connectors for bridge deck at Structure 141.9 (NB/SB) was completed on December 19, 2022.
On December 20, 2022, installation of steel reinforcement for bridge deck at Structure 141.9 (SB) began and will continue until approximately December 23, 2022
Installation of intermediate and end diaphragms for Stage 5 at Structure 141.9 (NB/SB) was completed on December 22, 2022.
Demolition of existing bridge deck in Stage 5 at Structure 141.9 (GSP NB) will commence when concrete for bridge deck in Stage 5 at Structure 141.9 (SB) is placed.
Bearing replacement and bearing area reconstruction for Stage 5 at Structure 141.9 (NB) will commence when demolition of existing bridge deck in Stage 5 at Structure 141.9 (GSP NB) is complete.
Concrete placement for bridge deck in Stage 5 at Structure 141.3 (SB) is postponed until warmer weather.
