Weekly Project Update: December 21, 2018
The following work is scheduled over the next three weeks:
Weekly Project Update: December 21, 2018
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.
- New 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 new temporary exit ramp has been opened from southbound Garden State Parkway to Oraton Parkway at New Street in East Orange. The new 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.
REPLACEMENT OF CENTRAL AVENUE OVERPASS
- Utility-related work will continue at the intersection of Central Avenue near Oraton Parkway and Birchwood Avenue. Minor traffic impacts are expected. Work will be supported by East Orange Police.
- A new 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.
ORATON PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS
- A new work zone and traffic pattern has been established on westbound Freeway Drive over the GSP. This work zone will be utilized for traffic signal construction.
- Continue roadway reconstruction work at the intersection of Freeway Drive and southbound Oraton Parkway and at the intersection of Freeway Drive and northbound Oraton Parkway. Work will be supported by East Orange Police.
- Continue roadway reconstruction work at the intersection of New Street and the intersection of Williams Street with northbound Oraton Parkway.
- Continue selective tree removal along Oraton Parkway between Park Avenue and Central Avenue.
- During the week of 12/26/18, a new work zone will be created on eastbound Williams Street over the GSP. This work zone will be utilized for bridge and traffic signal construction.
STRUCTURE NO. 144.7: GSP UNDER CLINTON AND SPRINGFIELD AVENUES
- No work planned.
STRUCTURE NO. 146.0: GSP OVER 14TH AVENUE
- No work planned.
STRUCTURE NO. 146.1: GSP OVER SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE
- No work planned.
STRUCTURE NO. 149.7: GSP UNDER MONTGOMERY STREET
- During the week of 01/21/19, temporary roadway widening work will begin on the Montgomery Street bridge in advance of staged construction. Work will be supported by Bloomfield Police.
STRUCTURE NO. 151.6: GSP UNDER EAST PASSAIC AVENUE (CR 562)
- No work planned.
