New Jersey

[roadman65]

The WEST NJ-3 to WEST US-46 sign makes sense due to traffic coming off of GSP northbound looking to make that connection. Alas, that sign is before the northbound GSP ramp merges on!

The content makes sense, but the single arrow will be wrong when construction is complete.

The arrow not only should it be there, but center the distance to the Valley Road/ Route 46 split. Problem solved.  And also remove the NJ 3 shield for sole US 46 too.

[famartin]

The WEST NJ-3 to WEST US-46 sign makes sense due to traffic coming off of GSP northbound looking to make that connection. Alas, that sign is before the northbound GSP ramp merges on!

The content makes sense, but the single arrow will be wrong when construction is complete.

The arrow not only should it be there, but center the distance to the Valley Road/ Route 46 split. Problem solved.  And also remove the NJ 3 shield for sole US 46 too.

Well, you're not actually on 46 yet...

[roadman65]

The WEST NJ-3 to WEST US-46 sign makes sense due to traffic coming off of GSP northbound looking to make that connection. Alas, that sign is before the northbound GSP ramp merges on!

The content makes sense, but the single arrow will be wrong when construction is complete.

The arrow not only should it be there, but center the distance to the Valley Road/ Route 46 split. Problem solved.  And also remove the NJ 3 shield for sole US 46 too.

Well, you're not actually on 46 yet...

With the distance shifted to the center it would become a dual advanced exit guide.

[storm2k]

I saw on someone's Instagram stories that it looks like the PA has put up the new gold and blue signs for the Newark Airport ramps off of 1-9 now. Includes that new gold Lady Liberty torch. Pour one out for the death of the original four color EWR logo, which was unique and a great trailblazer to find your way to and from the airport for several decades. I wonder if this means that NJDOT will replace the one they put on those new signs at the end of 22 with either the torch logo (less likely) or the generic MUTCD airport logo.

[Alps]

I saw on someone's Instagram stories that it looks like the PA has put up the new gold and blue signs for the Newark Airport ramps off of 1-9 now. Includes that new gold Lady Liberty torch. Pour one out for the death of the original four color EWR logo, which was unique and a great trailblazer to find your way to and from the airport for several decades. I wonder if this means that NJDOT will replace the one they put on those new signs at the end of 22 with either the torch logo (less likely) or the generic MUTCD airport logo.

Someone in this forum is involved with the new design standards.

[storm2k]

NJDOT makes it official, announces that the new Rt 7/Whitpenn Bridge opens this weekend.

There will be some closures and detours this weekend as they get everything in place. Additionally, some detours will last a while to build new ramps between Rt 7 and 1-9 Truck SB.

[jeffandnicole]

NJDOT makes it official, announces that the new Rt 7/Whitpenn Bridge opens this weekend.

There will be some closures and detours this weekend as they get everything in place. Additionally, some detours will last a while to build new ramps between Rt 7 and 1-9 Truck SB.

It's never official until it actually happens! 

But, looking at the weather forecast for tonight and this weekend, it looks to be perception-free so there should be no issues.

[vdeane]

I wonder how pervasive those weekend closures will be.  I was hoping to drive the new bridge on the 10th.  Between this and the rainy forecast for that weekend, it looks like my travel plans for the Atlantic Beach mini-meet are falling apart.

[74/171FAN]

I wonder how pervasive those weekend closures will be.  I was hoping to drive the new bridge on the 10th.  Between this and the rainy forecast for that weekend, it looks like my travel plans for the Atlantic Beach mini-meet are falling apart.

Looking at NYC in Accuweather, the day of the meet shows scattered showers with the majority of the rain on the day before.  Hopefully, it will stay that way.

[Alps]

I wonder how pervasive those weekend closures will be.  I was hoping to drive the new bridge on the 10th.  Between this and the rainy forecast for that weekend, it looks like my travel plans for the Atlantic Beach mini-meet are falling apart.

Yeah, definitely don't check out a new road unless everything is absolutely perfect.

[vdeane]

I wonder how pervasive those weekend closures will be.  I was hoping to drive the new bridge on the 10th.  Between this and the rainy forecast for that weekend, it looks like my travel plans for the Atlantic Beach mini-meet are falling apart.

Looking at NYC in Accuweather, the day of the meet shows scattered showers with the majority of the rain on the day before.  Hopefully, it will stay that way.

Looks like Accuweather is being more optimistic than Weather Underground (which makes it look like a washout, though it dipped to something nicer briefly last night before reverting back today).  Actually, that seems to be a trend this whole year.  Let's hope that's more accurate.

I wonder how pervasive those weekend closures will be.  I was hoping to drive the new bridge on the 10th.  Between this and the rainy forecast for that weekend, it looks like my travel plans for the Atlantic Beach mini-meet are falling apart.

Yeah, definitely don't check out a new road unless everything is absolutely perfect.

It doesn't need to be perfect, but the article is making it sound like it won't even be open.  Unless they meant weekend lane/ramp closures and not full bridge closures?

[Alps]

I wonder how pervasive those weekend closures will be.  I was hoping to drive the new bridge on the 10th.  Between this and the rainy forecast for that weekend, it looks like my travel plans for the Atlantic Beach mini-meet are falling apart.

Looking at NYC in Accuweather, the day of the meet shows scattered showers with the majority of the rain on the day before.  Hopefully, it will stay that way.

Looks like Accuweather is being more optimistic than Weather Underground (which makes it look like a washout, though it dipped to something nicer briefly last night before reverting back today).  Actually, that seems to be a trend this whole year.  Let's hope that's more accurate.

I wonder how pervasive those weekend closures will be.  I was hoping to drive the new bridge on the 10th.  Between this and the rainy forecast for that weekend, it looks like my travel plans for the Atlantic Beach mini-meet are falling apart.

Yeah, definitely don't check out a new road unless everything is absolutely perfect.

It doesn't need to be perfect, but the article is making it sound like it won't even be open.  Unless they meant weekend lane/ramp closures and not full bridge closures?

7 will be open. They will have shoulder and lane closures to finish tie-ins.

[storm2k]

I wasn't able to grab a picture when i went thru there yesterday, but I saw that this sign was replaced with an APL. An APL sign is not a bad thing to have here as that middle lane is a true option lane while the left lane completely drops off onto 280, but NJDOT (or their contractor) messed up the arrows! The arrows for the lanes that continue onto 80 are right arrows, where they should be straight. The rest of the sign looks very good, too, so I'm annoyed by the mistake.

[Alps]

I wasn't able to grab a picture when i went thru there yesterday, but I saw that this sign was replaced with an APL. An APL sign is not a bad thing to have here as that middle lane is a true option lane while the left lane completely drops off onto 280, but NJDOT (or their contractor) messed up the arrows! The arrows for the lanes that continue onto 80 are right arrows, where they should be straight. The rest of the sign looks very good, too, so I'm annoyed by the mistake.

And I'm excited for the other advance signs.

[roadman65]

A welcome change in Newark of the dark signal heads.
https://goo.gl/maps/mWFCmkXFPVWGbsQ69
NJ used to have dark colors until the eighties when NJ went to yellow.

Ironically when the rest of the state was green or black, Newark was yellow then.


https://goo.gl/maps/yG8yq6ALrUoRowtA9
Also it appears that NJ won't result in installing signal heads on bridges. Florida would not attempt to fit a mast arm under a bridge but mount the heads to the bridge itself.

[artmalk]

I wasn't able to grab a picture when i went thru there yesterday, but I saw that this sign was replaced with an APL. An APL sign is not a bad thing to have here as that middle lane is a true option lane while the left lane completely drops off onto 280, but NJDOT (or their contractor) messed up the arrows! The arrows for the lanes that continue onto 80 are right arrows, where they should be straight. The rest of the sign looks very good, too, so I'm annoyed by the mistake.

Did they change "The Oranges - Newark" to Kearny like on the sign further east on 280?

[02 Park Ave]

It is October 4th and I have yet to see any gas stations lower their prices to reflect the reduction in the State tax which went into effect last Friday.

[famartin]

I wasn't able to grab a picture when i went thru there yesterday, but I saw that this sign was replaced with an APL. An APL sign is not a bad thing to have here as that middle lane is a true option lane while the left lane completely drops off onto 280, but NJDOT (or their contractor) messed up the arrows! The arrows for the lanes that continue onto 80 are right arrows, where they should be straight. The rest of the sign looks very good, too, so I'm annoyed by the mistake.

Did they change "The Oranges - Newark" to Kearny like on the sign further east on 280?

Actually I think I saw a new pull thru on 280 at 527 with all three.

[plain]

https://goo.gl/maps/yG8yq6ALrUoRowtA9
Also it appears that NJ won't result in installing signal heads on bridges. Florida would not attempt to fit a mast arm under a bridge but mount the heads to the bridge itself.

I've been to that spot several times. That overpass is too high for signals to be mounted on it without having them hanging further down to the correct height.

[storm2k]

I wasn't able to grab a picture when i went thru there yesterday, but I saw that this sign was replaced with an APL. An APL sign is not a bad thing to have here as that middle lane is a true option lane while the left lane completely drops off onto 280, but NJDOT (or their contractor) messed up the arrows! The arrows for the lanes that continue onto 80 are right arrows, where they should be straight. The rest of the sign looks very good, too, so I'm annoyed by the mistake.

Did they change "The Oranges - Newark" to Kearny like on the sign further east on 280?

No, it still uses The Oranges and Newark as before.

[roadman65]

https://goo.gl/maps/fYWStBJeUiXcJ5Ux9

Why does Route 440 cross under the NJ Turnpike and then cross back?

[famartin]

https://goo.gl/maps/fYWStBJeUiXcJ5Ux9

Why does Route 440 cross under the NJ Turnpike and then cross back?

It's a few roads cobbled together to form one route, like I-278. Before around 2001, the eastern piece was Route 169, If memory serves. They wanted to build a freeway down the west side of Hoboken, but fat chance of that.

[roadman65]

Yeah I remember the interchange that was removed, but they could have straightened the road when they took out the bridge that was to connect SB 440 to previous NJ 169.

[Alps]

https://goo.gl/maps/fYWStBJeUiXcJ5Ux9

Why does Route 440 cross under the NJ Turnpike and then cross back?

Because that's what they built. How much more are you spending on a connection that functions well enough?

[roadman65]

https://goo.gl/maps/fYWStBJeUiXcJ5Ux9

Why does Route 440 cross under the NJ Turnpike and then cross back?

Because that's what they built. How much more are you spending on a connection that functions well enough?

Yeah but the shortest way is in a straight line.  It is odd that it's built that way, I'm not saying bulldoze the thing and start over. I'm just wondering why it wasn't built right at first.

Like I haven't heard you complaining about shit done already on here.   It's a valid question like any others on here.