Weekly Project Update: August 09, 2019

Posted August 9, 2019

The following work is scheduled over the next three weeks:

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GSP ROADWAY AND INTERCHANGE 145 TOLL PLAZA

The Garden State Parkway implemented “One-Way Tolling” at Interchange 145. The northbound GSP exit toll at Interchange 145 has been eliminated and the entrance toll has increased.
Work zones have been created on the right shoulder of northbound and southbound GSP immediately south of Interchange 145 (milepost 146.5) for Central Avenue Bridge reconstruction.
A temporary exit ramp has been opened from southbound Garden State Parkway to Oraton Parkway at New Street in East Orange. The temporary exit ramp provides access to Central Avenue (CR 508) and to Newark via a detour east during bridge construction at Central Avenue. Access to Route 280 remains unchanged. Please refer to the graphic below or CLICK HERE to see full-sized, animated graphics of the detours on the project website.
During the week of 08/12/19 through 08/19/19, nighttime lane closures will be utilized in the vicinity of East Passaic Avenue for bridge related work. Work will be supported by State Police.
During the weeks of 08/12/19 and 08/19/19, daytime single toll lane closures at the Interchange 145 entrance plaza will be utilized for toll booth and canopy electrical work. Minor traffic impacts are expected. Work will be supported by State Police.

REPLACEMENT OF CENTRAL AVENUE OVERPASS

A work zone has been created on the south side of Central Avenue Bridge over the GSP. Two Central Avenue travel lanes will be maintained westbound and one travel lane will be maintained eastbound over the bridge. Eastbound and westbound left turns at Oraton Parkway and Whittlesey Avenue are temporarily prohibited during construction. Please refer to the graphic below and CLICK HERE to see full-sized, animated graphics of the detours on the project website.
During the weeks of 08/12/19 through 08/26/19, PSE&G will be performing significant utility related work on Central Avenue in support of the Project. This PSE&G work will have impacts on traffic between Freeman Avenue and Grove Street. Please CLICK HERE for more info.
During the weeks of 08/12/19 through 08/26/19, deep foundation work will be performed at the Central Avenue Bridge.

ORATON PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS

During the weeks of 08/12/19 through 08/19/19, curb and sidewalk replacement will continue on Oraton Parkway southbound, between Park Avenue and New Street. Work will be supported by East Orange Police.
During the week of 08/19/19, roadway reconstruction will begin on Oraton Parkway northbound, between Davis Place and Park Avenue. Street parking and driveway access will be impacted. Work will be supported by East Orange Police.

STRUCTURE NO. 144.7: GSP UNDER CLINTON AND SPRINGFIELD AVENUES

STRUCTURE NO. 146.0: GSP OVER 14TH AVENUE

STRUCTURE NO. 146.1: GSP OVER SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE

STRUCTURE NO. 149.7: GSP UNDER MONTGOMERY STREET

Westbound Montgomery Street at JFK Drive North has been detoured to Liberty Street to accommodate bridge deck reconstruction on the bridge over the Garden State Parkway. This traffic configuration will be in place through November 2019. Work will be supported by Bloomfield Police.
During the weeks of 08/12/19 through 08/26/19, bridge deck construction will be performed within the south side work zone. Work will be supported by Bloomfield Police.

STRUCTURE NO. 151.6: GSP UNDER EAST PASSAIC AVENUE (CR 562)

During the weeks of 08/12/19 through 08/19/19, nighttime lane closures will be performed on the GSP at East Passaic Avenue for bridge related work. This work will be supported by State Police.
During the week of 08/26/19, East Passaic Avenue traffic will be shifted to the south side of the roadway, maintaining two-way traffic, between Milton Avenue and Harrison Street. Work will be supported by Nutley Police.

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