OT: Two heavily-traveled bridges in Middlesex and Somerset counties to be replaced

[Tango Two]

Two heavily-traveled bridges in Middlesex and Somerset counties to be replaced

Both bridges, according to the DOT, are in "poor condition" and do not meet current design standards.

www.mycentraljersey.com

 

[letitrip2]

The landing lane bridge definitely needs replacement - in addition to the poor condition the turning angles are difficult- hundreds of car paint and tire rashes are all over the left turn corner.

The worst bridge in the area IMO is the Morris Goodkind - North Bound Route 1 - It is crumbling apart with exposed rebar and old ply wood blocking some the holes in the concrete railings. I am not a structural engineer but that bridge does not look safe and it gets three lanes of heavy truck traffic. It is scheduled for a $100 million restoration.

 

[DJ Spanky]

Didn't they just fix that bridge over the Raritan Canal?

 

[Rhuarc]

Well at the least the new Landing Lane bridge will be 9 feet shorter. I can finally practice my Duke of Hazzard jumping in my Subaru.

 

[rurichdog]

Didn't they just fix that bridge over the Raritan Canal?

Yes, the little bridge over the canal.

EDIT: Whoops! My mistake...here's an article from the previous construction project.

Here's Exactly What's Happening With Landing Lane Bridge

There are somewhat confusing media reports as to what's happening with the Landing Lane Bridge in New Brunswick. Get the facts:

patch.com

 

[DJ Spanky]

This was the repair I was talking about, when it was closed for the 2021 season:

Heavily traveled bridge in Middlesex County closing for emergency repairs

 

[rurichdog]

This was the repair I was talking about, when it was closed for the 2021 season:

Heavily traveled bridge in Middlesex County closing for emergency repairs

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Why fix it right, when you can fix it 3-4 times?