NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN: MAY 2022
Construction will occur on the Garden State Parkway between mileposts 140 and 143 starting on May 16, 2022 at 10 PM, and lasting for approximately 3 months until July 2022. Over this period, the following construction and changes in traffic patterns will occur:
Southbound traffic lanes will be split with 1 lane shifted to the left and 4 lanes shifted to the right beginning at Exit 142
The lanes will be of reduced width
It is anticipated that traffic impacts will be moderate during peak travel periods until motorist become accustomed and adjust to the new traffic pattern.
Variable message signs to alert motorists of the construction will be placed along the Northbound and Southbound Roadway one week in advance of the planned construction start date.
Motorists can call 511 from any phone from a hands-free device (Listen for the initial voice prompt and ask for traffic conditions. Motorists can ask for a specific Highway, City, or even a point of interest). Information regarding this project is posted on our web site at www.GSP140to143.com. Residents of Union Township and Kenilworth Borough can monitor traffic conditions by accessing Turnpike webcams at http://www.njta.com/travel-resources/camera-list, and http://www.511nj.org/cameras.aspx. Motorists can also download the SafeTrip App for the latest traffic Advisories.
Project: New Jersey Turnpike Authority Contract P100.338 Bridge Deck and Median Reconstruction
Route/Direction/MP: Northbound and Southbound Garden State Parkway milepost 140 – 143 through Union Township and Kenilworth Borough Union County
Municipality/County: Union Township / Kenilworth Borough, Union County
Nature of Work: Bridge Deck and Median Reconstruction
Description of New Traffic Pattern: Construction will occur on the Garden State Parkway between mileposts 140 and 143 starting on May 16, 2022 and lasting for approximately 3 months until July 2022. Over this period, the following construction and changes in traffic patterns will occur:
All Southbound traffic lanes will be split 4 lanes right and 1 lane left beginning at Exit 142.
The number of lanes will be reduced from 5 to 4 at Exit 140B and increased to 5 lanes again at the entrance ramp from Rt 22EB.
Lanes will be of reduced width
Proposed Start Date of New Traffic Pattern: The new traffic pattern will begin on May 16, 2022 and continue through July 2022
Anticipated Traffic Impacts: It is anticipated that traffic impacts will be moderate during peak travel periods until motorist become accustomed and adjust to the new traffic pattern.
Other Comments: NJTA will advise motorists by Overhead Variable Message Signs approaching the construction area. Coordination with Union County and NJDOT is ongoing.