- How is the 6 to 9 Widening Program being funded?
The NJ Turnpike 6 to 9 Widening Program will be fully funded by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority.
- When will the 6 to 9 Widening Program be completed?
The anticipated date of the NJ Turnpike Widening Project completion will be late 2014.
- Will construction affect my commute and how can I plan an alternate route around construction?
Typically, Turnpike construction operations should not impede traffic operations. General traffic advisories for the NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway are available through the New Jersey Turnpike Authority's website at www.state.nj.us/turnpike. The New Jersey Department of Transportation Real Time Traffic DOT map of the highways is available on the NJTA home page to plan for alternative routes, if desired. Traffic Conditions are listed on the NJTA’s home page, with Traffic Advisories, highway cameras and Highway Advisory Radio available under the tab TRAVEL RESOURCES near the top of the home page. Widening Program-specific Traffic Advisories are available at www.njturnpikewidening.com.
- Where can I find information about Widening Program Traffic Advisories?
Widening Program Traffic Advisories are available on the Widening Program’s website at www.njturnpikewidening.com. To view Widening Program-specific Traffic Advisories, click on Traffic Advisories on the home page for weekly updates on construction in the Widening Program area. Click on the area of the map in which you are interested to see if there are any posted Traffic Advisories. They are posted when the construction on the Widening Program requires temporary traffic control on the Turnpike, or requires traffic control measures on the local roads crossing over or under the Turnpike mainline.
- What times do construction operations typically occur?
Highway construction operations typically will start daily at 7 AM and finish at 3:30 PM. However, when temporary lane closures are required, nighttime operations may be necessary. Nighttime operations typically start at about 7 PM and finish about 6 AM. These times will vary depending upon the contractor's specific operations and may also vary depending on the section of the Turnpike that is affected.
- Do the Widening Program’s construction operations continue over holidays and long weekends?
In general, the Widening construction that impacts traffic operations will be suspended during holidays and holiday weekends.
- How can I find out about the construction operations in my community?
In Your Community on www.njturnpikewidening.com, a map is available showing the communities affected by the Widening Program construction. If you hover over the map to find your community, and then click on the area, information on the contracts, construction updates and traffic advisories will appear. You can also hover over CONSTRUCTION, and then click on Construction Updates to see the list of construction projects in progress. You can also click on Traffic Advisories on the front page to bring up the Traffic Advisory for your community.
- Will my neighborhood get a sound barrier to abate noise from the Turnpike?
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority has specific criteria for determining the effectiveness and feasibility of building noise barriers to abate noise. An environmental impact study of the areas affected by the Widening Project was conducted by the Turnpike Authority, and the results are available for viewing at the Widening Program's website at www.njturnpikewidening.com. To find the Environmental Impact Statement document, click on WIDENING PROGRAM OVERVIEW on the home page in the left hand navigation bar; on the next page click on Design Phase Available Documents located in the right hand navigation bar. The ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS) is approximately in the center of the next page. Click on Chapter 4, and under Section 4.19 Noise, the findings of the noise analysis are published. The locations of the sound barriers to be built during the Widening Program are illustrated in Figures 4.16a through 4.16f.
- I have a general New Jersey Turnpike question – where can I send it?
General NJ Turnpike questions and requests for information outside the scope of the 6 to 9 Widening Program can be directed to the NJ Turnpike Authority's "Contact Us" page on their website at http://www.state.nj.us/turnpike/contact-us.html.
- Where can I find the available construction and consultant contracts that are up for bid by the NJ Turnpike Authority?
To view and bid on available contracts, visit the New Jersey Turnpike Authority's website at www.state.nj.us/turnpike. Click on the DOING BUSINESS tab near the top of the home page to access the Construction, Professional Services and Purchasing sections. Also under Construction is E-Bidding. E-Bidding is encouraged by the NJTA, and contractors and consultants must be prequalified by the NJTA and registered for electronic bidding in order to view available contracts and bid on available contracts. NJTA specifications and standards can be found in the under Construction or Professional Services.
- Where can I find construction and consultant contracts awarded by the NJ Turnpike Authority?
To view and bid on available contracts, visit the New Jersey Turnpike Authority's website at www.state.nj.us/turnpike. Click on the DOING BUSINESS tab near the top of the home page to access the Construction, Professional Services and Purchasing sections. Also under Construction is E-Bidding. E-Bidding is encouraged by the NJTA, and contractors and consultants must be prequalified by the NJTA and registered for electronic bidding in order to bid on available contracts. NJTA specifications and standards can be found in the under Construction or Professional Services.