Weekly Project Update – February 24, 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 October 3, 2022, demolition of existing median barrier in stages 5, 6, and 7 began and will continue until approximately February 28, 2023. 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 March 10, 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 March 31, 2023.
On February 15, 2023, installation of steel reinforcement for median barrier in Stage 5 along NB and SB Roadways began. This operation will continue until approximately March 31, 2023.
Construction of foundation for median barrier in Stage 5 along NB and SB Roadways was completed on February 21, 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) in Stage 1A at Galloping Hill Road began. This operation will continue until approximately February 28, 2023. This work may 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 February 28, 2023.
Bridge No. 141.7, GSP over Morris Avenue (Route 82)
No work is scheduled at this location.
Bridge No. 141.9, GSP over Route 22 WB
Installation of stay in place forms and shear connectors for bridge deck in Stage 5 at Structure 141.9 NB was completed on February 22, 2023.
On February 23, 2023, installation of steel reinforcement for bridge deck in Stage 5 at Structure 141.9 NB began.
On or about March 1, 2023, concrete placement for bridge deck in Stage 5 at Structure 141.9 NB will begin.
