GSP/ I-78 interchange signage going up.

NJRoadfan · August 22, 2009, 08:19:49 PM

Looks like some exit number changes are on the way. The current Exit 142 is being split into 142A/B so each direction of I-78 will have its own exit number. While this isn't a problem southbound, on the northbound side there is already an Exit 142A for Union Ave., it will be re designated Exit 142C as per signs are already up (although the gore sign still says Exit 142A). Signs at Exit 139/140 have been replaced as well. Gone are the aluminum 70's NJDOT issue gantries seen below, and up went the rusty boxy GSP style gantries. I haven't driven that way yet, hopefully the old pull through is a bit more descriptive with a GSP shield and a control city or two.

http://www.alpsroads.net/roads/nj/gsp/n139.jpg
EDIT: I don't prevent hotlinking but I don't like it.

Roadgeek Adam · August 22, 2009, 09:07:08 PM

For anyone curious:

142:

142A:

and the gantries he's referring to:

NJRoadfan · August 22, 2009, 09:50:10 PM

Yup, those are it. The one in the background at Exit 140 definitely got replaced (with the funky US-22 shield) as I saw the signs laying in the median between US-22 West and the GSP, don't know if the one at 139B is staying or not. It looks like the new gantry might actually span the entire highway as opposed to one side.

Roadgeek Adam · August 22, 2009, 11:25:12 PM

Dang, i like the stupid 22 shield

Chris · August 23, 2009, 04:23:53 AM

So, the Russians are taking over America

(Lukoil)

Roadgeek Adam · August 23, 2009, 08:40:11 AM

Been many for a while

njroadhorse · August 23, 2009, 08:53:50 AM

Anybody know when the interchange will be done?

Alps · August 23, 2009, 08:17:00 PM

I'm moving the Getty discussion into Off Topic.

NJRoadfan · August 30, 2009, 12:43:19 AM

Looks like the funky US-22 shield lives, they put up a new gantry but recycled the Exit 140 and Lane Ends signs. The pull thru one is still MIA though. Hopefully they listened and are making a nice new informative one.

Roadgeek Adam · August 30, 2009, 02:18:34 AM

Pics? If not maybe I'll go for one later today

NJRoadfan · August 30, 2009, 01:13:19 PM

Was driving in the opposite direction, no camera.

rickmastfan67 · September 06, 2009, 12:03:10 AM

Quote from: NJRoadfan on August 30, 2009, 01:13:19 PM
Was driving in the opposite direction, no camera.

You should always have your camera with you.

I never leave the house without mine.

NJRoadfan · September 06, 2009, 10:34:22 PM

I do have a cell phone camera, but its a bit awkward for phototaking. I'll hopefully be in the area tomorrow with a real camera.

NJRoadfan · September 07, 2009, 03:27:59 PM

I was exiting onto 22, but you can kinda see the new Exit 142A-B sign in the background.

City · September 07, 2009, 09:19:48 PM

Man, who in the world would make such a ugly US-22 shield? It is funky!

rickmastfan67 · September 09, 2009, 06:35:12 AM

Quote from: City on September 07, 2009, 09:19:48 PM
Man, who in the world would make such a ugly US-22 shield? It is funky!

I've seen worse ones here in PA. lol.

hbelkins · September 09, 2009, 09:33:37 AM

Quote from: rickmastfan67 on September 09, 2009, 06:35:12 AM
Quote from: City on September 07, 2009, 09:19:48 PM
Man, who in the world would make such a ugly US-22 shield? It is funky!

I've seen worse ones here in PA. lol.

You mean like this?

agentsteel53 · September 09, 2009, 03:36:19 PM

worse than that.

*shudder*

rickmastfan67 · September 10, 2009, 04:10:09 AM

Quote from: hbelkins on September 09, 2009, 09:33:37 AM
Quote from: rickmastfan67 on September 09, 2009, 06:35:12 AM
Quote from: City on September 07, 2009, 09:19:48 PM
Man, who in the world would make such a ugly US-22 shield? It is funky!

I've seen worse ones here in PA. lol.

You mean like this?

Yep. There is a pair of US-19 ones like that just off of I-279 @ Exit #5 (Former Exit #12).

Truvelo · September 10, 2009, 05:21:14 PM

So what's wrong with the US-22 shield in the last picture? It looks fine to me. The one in NJRoadfan's picture seems to have 22 in a weird font but it's not too bad.

agentsteel53 · September 10, 2009, 05:23:24 PM

too pointy at the bottom, and the 22 is too large and too close to the top.

hbelkins · September 11, 2009, 04:06:19 PM

Quote from: agentsteel53 on September 09, 2009, 03:36:19 PM
worse than that.

*shudder*

Looks a bit like this one, in Erie...

Kentucky is using some butt-ugly shield shapes now, too...

and

NJRoadfan · September 15, 2009, 09:08:25 PM

Just a follow up, one of the new flyover ramps is opening up this Friday. Finally the much needed missing movement from the GSP north to I-78 west will be available. This link was originally supposed to be serviced by the unbuilt and canceled I-278 project, it only took them 30+ years. Previously traffic was only able to take I-78 east from the GSP north and had to U-Turn at Exit 54 to get onto the westbound side. The final flyover ramp to carry traffic from the GSP south to I-78 east is progressing along. Today the first girders were installed for that ramp, although much of the work has been focused on widening I-78's overpass over the GSP to accommodate that ramp. The final design will be a fully directional T interchange at both I-78 and the GSP.

http://www.nj.com/suburbannews/index.ssf/2009/09/lesniak_cryan_quijano_announce.html

Nexis4Jersey · September 17, 2009, 03:21:32 AM

Finally this Mistake is Corrected , now i can take the GSP to 78 Exit and Straight to The Airport without making a U-turn and any other crap

NJRoadfan · September 17, 2009, 03:17:32 PM

Not so fast, the southbound to eastbound ramp won't be done until 2011.

Another article in today's Star-Ledger... print version has pretty pictures. http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/jersey/index.ssf?/base/news-14/1253151911265840.xml&coll=1

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