Weekly Project Update – October 7, 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 October 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.
Bridge No. 140.2, GSP under Galloping Hill Road
On September 26, 2022, removal of existing sidewalk along North side of the bridge began. This operation will continue until approximately October 14, 2022. This work will require periodic single lane closures on Galloping Hill Road from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
On or about October 6, 2022, preparation for traffic shift for Pre-stage C at the Galloping Hill Road will begin. 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 September 19, 2022, removal of asphalt overlay and demolition of existing bridge deck in Stage 5 at Structure 141.3 (GSP SB) began. This operation will continue until approximately October 31, 2022.
On October 6, 2022, removal of asphalt overlay and demolition of existing bridge deck in Stage 5 at Structure 141.3 (GSP NB) began. This operation will continue until approximately October 31, 2022.
Bridge No. 141.7, GSP over Morris Avenue (Route 82)
On October 6, 2022, removal of asphalt overlay over existing bridge deck in Stage 5 at Structure 141.7 (GSP NB) began. This operation will continue until approximately October 31, 2022.
Bridge No. 141.9, GSP over Route 22 WB
On September 19, 2022, demolition of existing bridge deck in Stage 5 at Structure 141.9 (GSP SB) began. This operation will continue until approximately October 13, 2022.
On October 6, 2022, removal of asphalt overlay and demolition of existing bridge deck in Stage 5 at Structure 141.9 (GSP NB) began. This operation will continue until approximately October 21, 2022.
