The existing Route 1&9T viaduct was constructed in 1928 and is structurally deficient and functionally obsolete. It has a sufficiency rating of 2.8 out of 100. The deck, superstructure and substructure are in "serious" condition and it cannot be rehabilitated. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) needs to provide an efficient and safe network of ramps and roadways to improve the movement of people and goods on Route 1&9T and the adjacent roadway networks.

The project is in the west end of Jersey City from the vicinity of Charlotte Avenue to Tonnele Circle to just beyond Spruce Street, to the north.

• Correct structural deficiencies and functional obsolescence of the Route 1&9T viaduct.
• Provide an efficient and safe network of ramps and roadways that improves the movement of people and goods on Routes 1&9, 1&9T, 7 and 139 in the vicinity of the project site.
• Provide a more continuous flow of traffic from Route 1&9 southbound onto Route 7 and the Pulaski Skyway.
• Minimize social and environmental impacts.
• Meet the project needs in a cost-effective manner.

An Environmental Assessment/Section 4(f) Evaluation was done in 2000 to determine the needs and how best to address them.

The project will replace the deteriorating Route 1&9T viaduct over St. Paul’s Avenue with a new structure on a new alignment north of the present structure. The new alignment requires the construction of new approach roadways to provide connections to Route 1&9T, Route 7, Pulaski Skyway, Route 139, Route 1&9 north of Tonnele Circle, and local streets in Jersey City.

The project plan (pdf 2.35m) is available for viewing.

Construction began in fall 2008 and will continue until early 2013.

The construction award amount was $199.9 million. Right of way and advanced utility relocations amounted to an additional $72 million. This project is federally funded.

The contractor is George Harms Construction of Farmingdale. NJDOT's Karl Sottung is the Resident Engineer.

Yes, the ramp (pdf 88k) from Tonnele Circle to the westbound Pulaski Skyway (Route 1&9) will be closed for approximately one year to construct a new ramp bridge. Traffic can access westbound Route 1&9 via Route 1&9T. The ramp from Route 139 westbound to Route 1&9 will be closed intermittently for bridge replacement work. Additional short term detours will be required for construction work on Duffield Avenue and St. Paul's Avenue.

Several residential and commercial properties in the project area were acquired and relocated under advanced demolition contracts. Approximately 35 structures were demolished primarily in the Larch Avenue and Covert/Dey Streets area.

Cultural resources include the Route 1&9 Corridor Historic District, the archaeological sites at the Covert/Larch Historic District and 394-398 St. Paul's Avenue, Blakeslee Monument and the Jersey City Water Works Pipeline.

NJDOT will use variable message signs, the NJ Commuter Web site, the Trips123 Web site and radio traffic reports.

Construction hours will be specified to minimize disruption to the local community. However, some night work that conforms to local ordinances may be required to minimize disruption to daily traffic and optimize the construction schedule.

The contract documents will require the construction contractor to conform to all federal and state laws and regulations. Further mitigation measures may be required for construction equipment, because of nearby residences. During the final design phase, contracts will be developed to include these measures.

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