Weekly Project Update – July 1, 2022
The following work is scheduled over the next three weeks:
Garden State Parkway Mileposts 140 to 143
On April 2, 2022, traffic on the Northbound Garden State Parkway between mileposts 140.9 and 142.1 was shifted to a new traffic pattern (Stage 3). 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 139.0. The installation of the new traffic pattern was performed under temporary nightly lane closures.
On May 4, 2022, traffic on the Southbound Garden State Parkway between mileposts 140.2 and 140.4 was shifted to a new traffic pattern (Stage 4). 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 May 20, 2022, traffic on the Southbound Garden State Parkway between mileposts 141.0 and 142.2 was shifted to a new traffic pattern. 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 143.0. The installation of the new traffic pattern was performed under temporary nightly lane closures.
On or about July 6, 2022, traffic on the Northbound Garden State Parkway between mileposts 140.9 and 142.1 will be shifted to a new traffic pattern (Stage 4). All existing travel lanes will remain open, but lane widths will be reduced. Portable VMS boards with advanced warning messages will be deployed six days prior to the traffic shift on the Northbound Roadway near MP 139.0. The installation of the new traffic pattern will be performed under temporary nightly lane closures.
Bridge No. 140.2, GSP under Galloping Hill Road
On January 10, 2022, installation of new timber shielding and other temporary support structures under the bridge and installation of overhang brackets for shielding resumed and will continue until approximately July 8, 2022. This operation is running concurrently with installation of conduits for PSE&G and Verizon. This work will require periodic single lane to three lane closures on either the Northbound or Southbound Garden State Parkway from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
On April 4, 2022, installation of conduits for PSE&G and Verizon began and will continue until approximately July 8, 2022. This work will require periodic single lane to three lane closures on either the Northbound or Southbound Garden State Parkway from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
On May 17, 2022, bearing replacement along the West abutment of Structure 140.2 began and will continue until approximately July 1, 2022. This work will not require lane closures.
Bridge No. 141.3, GSP over Route 22 EB
Abrasive blasting (surface preparation) and application of zinc primer on top flanges of structural members at Structure 141.3 (GSP SB) was completed on June 24, 2022.
On June 29, 2022, installation of beam bolsters on structural members in Stage 4 at Structure 141.3 (GSP SB) began. This work will not require lane closures.
On or about July 7, 2022, installation of the steel reinforcement for the bridge deck in Stage 4 at Structure 141.3 (GSP SB) will begin.
On or about July 5, 2022, installation of the stay in place forms and shear connectors for the bridge deck in Stage 4 at Structure 141.3 (GSP SB) will begin.
On or about July 7, 2022, removal of asphalt overlay on top of the existing bridge deck followed by demolition of existing bridge deck in Stage 4 at Structure 141.3 (GSP NB) will begin. This operation will continue until approximately July 14, 2022. This work will not require lane closures.
On or about July 14, 2022, installation of the end diaphragms in Stage 4 at Structure 141.3 (GSP NB) will begin.
On or about July 15, 2022, concrete placement for bridge deck in Stage 4 at Structure 141.3 (GSP SB) will begin. This work will require single lane closure on the Southbound of Garden State Parkway from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM. This operation will be completed in the single night shift.
Bridge No. 141.7, GSP over Morris Avenue (Route 82)
On or about July 7, 2022, removal of asphalt overlay on top of the existing bridge deck followed by demolition of existing bridge deck in Stage 4 at Structure 141.7 (GSP NB) will begin. This operation will continue until approximately July 14, 2022. This work will not require lane closures.
On or about July 7, 2022, installation of the steel reinforcement for the bridge deck in Stage 4 at Structure 141.7 (GSP SB) will begin.
On or about July 15, 2022, concrete placement for bridge deck in Stage 4 at Structure 141.3 (GSP SB) will begin. This work will require single lane closures on the Southbound of Garden State Parkway from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM. This operation will be completed in the single night shift.
Bridge No. 141.9, GSP over Route 22 WB
Abrasive blasting (surface preparation) and application of zinc primer on top flanges of structural members at Structure 141.9 (GSP SB) was completed on June 24, 2022.
Installation of the stay in place forms and shear connectors for the bridge deck in Stage 4 at Structure 141.9 (GSP SB) was completed on June 29, 2022.
On or about July 7, 2022, removal of asphalt overlay on top of the existing bridge deck followed by demolition of existing bridge deck in Stage 4 at Structure 141.9 (GSP NB) will begin. This operation will continue until approximately July 14, 2022. This work will not require lane closures.
On or about July 7, 2022, installation of the steel reinforcement for the bridge deck in Stage 4 at Structure 141.9 (GSP SB) will begin.
On or about July 15, 2022, concrete placement for bridge deck in Stage 4 at Structure 141.9 (GSP SB) will begin. This work will require single lane closures Southbound on the Garden State Parkway from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM. This operation will be completed in the single night shift.
