Weekly Project Update – April 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. This operation will continue until approximately April 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 April 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 April 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 done at a later date.
On April 10, 2023, concrete placement for median barrier in Stage 5 along NB and SB Roadways began. This operation will continue until approximately April 30, 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.
Installation of end diaphragms in Stage 1 A was completed on April 14, 2023.
Installation of stay in place forms and shear connectors in Stage 1A was completed on April 19, 2023.
On April 17, 2023, bearing replacement and bearing area reconstruction along the pier of Structure 140.2 began. This operation will continue until approximately May 5, 2023.
On or about May 1, 2023, installation of steel reinforcement for bridge deck in Stage 1 A will begin. This work will not require lane closures.
Bridge No. 141.3, GSP over Route 22 EB
At this time, no construction activities scheduled at this location.
Bridge No. 141.7, GSP over Morris Avenue (Route 82)
At this time, no construction activities scheduled at this location.
Bridge No. 141.9, GSP over Route 22 WB
Installation of steel reinforcement for median barrier on bridge deck at STR 141.9 NB/SB was completed on April 19, 2023.
On or about April 25, 2023, concrete placement for median barrier on bridge deck at STR 141.9 NB/SB will begin.
