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What's going on? |
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We will widen Route 1 and Route 1 & 9 in the area of the Route 1 and Route 9 merge and will replace the existing Route 9 southbound bridge
over Route 1 northbound with a new bridge. |
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What does this project include:? |
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- Construction of a new bridge carrying Route 1 over Route 9.
- Removing the existing bridge carrying Route 9 over Route 1.
- Widening Route 1 and Route 1 & 9 to provide three lanes and shoulders/auxiliary lanes in each direction.
- Closing the Larson Road/Edward Street intersection with Route 9 northbound.
- Closing the Julius Street/Jansen Avenue intersection with Route 9 southbound.
- Closing the existing U-turn facility from Route 9 northbound to Route 9 southbound.
- Prohibiting turns from Kimball Street onto Route 9 northbound.
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How much does this cost? |
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It costs $14 million, funded by both state and federal sources. |
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When will this project be completed? |
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Fall 2002. |
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What are the traffic impacts of this construction? |
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- Driveway access to all businesses will be maintained at all times during the project.
- Construction will require a single lane closure along Routes 1, 9 and 1 & 9 at various times.
- For a short period (about 21 days), Route 9 southbound traffic will be detoured to Green Street.
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How will motorists keep informed? |
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- Variable message signs on the roadway
- Radio traffic reports
- NJCommuter
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How are impacts being minimized? |
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- Night work
Due to the high volume of traffic using both Route 1 and Route 9, this project will include night work to ensure the completion as quickly as
possible.
- Noise Reduction
Construction techniques have been selected which will reduce the noise impacts on area residents, however, some noise and construction zone
lighting cannot be avoided.
- Quick Completion
Through contract incentives, the NJDOT is committed to completing the construction as quickly as possible.
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