2. REPLACEMENT OF CENTRAL AVENUE OVERPASS

IMPROVEMENTS:

• Replace the Central Avenue Bridge to accommodate additional auxiliary lanes on the GSP
• Utility upgrades

CONSTRUCTION:

• Bridge construction work to be performed in three (3) stages following utility relocations
• Temporary traffic shifts will be utilized to facilitate the work
• Short duration temporary detours will be needed during utility relocation work
• Significant utility relocation work including drainage, water mains, gas mains and electrical facilities will be performed
• Utility relocation work to begin on or about November 2018

February 26, 2021

• On 03/01/21, a new traffic pattern will be implemented on Central Avenue between Watson Avenue and Hawthorne Place. All travel lanes and turn lanes will be re-opened over the bridge. Eastbound and westbound left turns at Oraton Parkway and Whittlesey Avenue will be restored. Please refer to the new graphic below for details.
• During the week of 03/01/21, Central Avenue traffic will be restored to two travel lanes in each direction.

February 19, 2021

• During the week of 03/01/21, a new traffic pattern will be implemented on Central Avenue between Watson Avenue and Hawthorne Place. All travel lanes and turn lanes will be re-opened over the bridge. Eastbound and westbound left turns at Oraton Parkway and Whittlesey Avenue will be restored. Please refer to the new graphic below for details.
• During the week of 02/22/21, roadway reconstruction work will be performed in the intersections of northbound and southbound Oraton Parkway at Central Avenue. Work will be supported by East Orange Police.
• During the week of 03/01/21, Central Avenue traffic will be restored to two travel lanes in each direction.