2011 Top 10 Roads - No. 8

Nov. 3, 2011
I-78 & GARDEN STATE PARKWAY INTERCHANGE 142 PROJECT
PROJECT: I-78 & Garden State Parkway Interchange 142 Project 
LOCATION: Union and Hillside counties, N.J.
COST: $165 million
LENGTH: 1 mile
DESIGNER: Gannett Fleming Inc.
CONTRACTOR: Union Paving and Construction Co.
OWNER: N.J. DOT/N.J. Turnpike Authority
You could pick every element of this Garden project to serve as a centerpiece. It ful?lled the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s initiative to construct two new ? yover ramps that would provide connectivity for missing movements while increasing safety and operations at the interchange with sight distance, wider ramp geometry and increased weaving distance enhancements. New ramps will eliminate approximately 1,200 vehicles per hour from making a 2-mile U-turn.

Sponsored Recommendations

The Science Behind Sustainable Concrete Sealing Solutions

Extend the lifespan and durability of any concrete. PoreShield is a USDA BioPreferred product and is approved for residential, commercial, and industrial use. It works great above...

Powerful Concrete Protection For ANY Application

PoreShield protects concrete surfaces from water, deicing salts, oil and grease stains, and weather extremes. It's just as effective on major interstates as it is on backyard ...

Concrete Protection That’s Easy on the Environment and Tough to Beat

PoreShield's concrete penetration capabilities go just as deep as our American roots. PoreShield is a plant-based, eco-friendly alternative to solvent-based concrete sealers.

Proven Concrete Protection That’s Safe & Sustainable

Real-life DOT field tests and university researchers have found that PoreShieldTM lasts for 10+ years and extends the life of concrete.