They have started to build the support pylons for the new Bell Rd bridge
The drainage work along the ramp to 295 south right after the Al-Jo curve appears to have wrapped up and they have re-opened the far right travel lane. They are now working in between the lanes from the Al-Jo curve and the south bound lanes from 676.
Another picture of that same area.
Essex Ave bridge work
This is the work going on along the ramp for 42 south to I-295 south. Taken from the ball fields.
Here are some pictures of the current work at Essex Ave. They are currently working on the area between the north and southbound lanes of 295. They have removed part of each of the bridges and have also demolished the concrete walls on either side of the road between the I-295 lanes.
10/7/2013
10/7/2013
10/11/2013
10/11/2013
As of last night, NJDOT’s contractor, PKF Mark III, has begun closing the local roadway - located just north of Creek Road – nightly between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. The overnight closures are anticipated to continue for approximately the next two weeks for this stage of work as the contractor demolishes a section of the I-295 overpass spanning Essex Avenue. The work zone on I-295 above Essex Avenue has been established with construction barrier so this work will not require any additional lane closures on I-295.
• Motorists on Creek Road destined for points north to I-295 will be directed to stay on Creek Road to Bell Road to W. Browning Road to Victory Drive to Essex Avenue.
• Motorists north of the bridge destined for Creek Road and points south of I-295 will be directed to use W. Browing Road to Bell Road to Creek Road.
• Cross County Connection has a map of the detour routes available here
The $160 million Direct Connection Contract 1 began construction in March, to address sections along I-295 south of Essex Avenue, along I-76 in the Market Street area, and along two Route 42 ramps. The Creek Road and Bell Road bridges are being replaced and several stretches of roadways will be temporarily widened to accommodate work under future contracts. Work under this first contract is expected to be completed in the summer of 2015.
The project has been divided into four separate construction contracts, with completion of the fourth and final contract in the fall of 2021. NJDOT’s project website provides construction activity schedules and updates.
Additional portable variable message signs are being utilized throughout the project limits to provide advance notification to the motoring public of all traffic pattern changes associated with Direct Connection. The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for real-time travel information.
http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/about/press/2013/100113dc.shtm
42 North bound right before the 295 ramp
42 North bound right before the 295 ramp
Bell Road overpass, new support pier. You can forms for the side have been constructed.
295 South right before the Al-Jo curve.
Essex Avenue overpass
42 North just after the 295 merge
42 North just after the 295 merge
Bell Road overpass, new support pier.
Retaining wall work going on between the pond within the Al-Jo curve and 42 South
42 Southbound right before 295 Southbound
