| Q. |
Why is this work necessary? |
| A: |
The interchanges
create a major bottleneck
for vehicles traveling
in either direction.
Heavy traffic volume
during peak periods,
inadequate or nonexistent
acceleration and deceleration
lanes and shoulders
lead to irregular driver
maneuvers.
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| Q. |
What is the schedule? |
| A: |
The project schedule is as follows:
| Begin Final
Design |
April 2009 |
| Community
outreach |
Fall
2010 |
| Complete Final
Design |
Summer 2011 |
| Start
construction |
To
be determined |
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| Q. |
What parts of Route 46 and Route 3 will be affected? |
| A: |
Route 46 from the
interchange with Notch
and Rifle Camp Roads
in Little Falls and
Woodland Park to Rock
Hill Road in Clifton,
and Route 3 from its
interchange with Valley
Road to just west of
Grove Street in Clifton
will be affected. |
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| Q. |
Does NJDOT plan to widen Route 46 or Route 3? |
| A: |
No. Route 46 and Route 3 and the various interchanges will be replaced, realigned and relocated. Additional acceleration/deceleration
lanes and improved shoulders will be constructed as well as new on-ramps and off-ramps at the interchanges. These ramps will include
exclusive left-turn lanes at the terminals. Traffic signals will also be provided and will have coordinated timing to provide an optimum
level of service. |
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| Q. |
Has the project’s design been finalized? |
| A: |
The project is currently
in Final Design
and may be modified
to prevent or alleviate
any negative
impacts.
Community input plays
a key role in this
process. The New Jersey
Department of Transportation
(NJDOT) Project Team
is implementing an
outreach program so
that impacts can be
addressed in partnership
with local communities. |
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| Q. |
Will Route 3 or Route 46 be closed during construction? |
| A: |
No. Traffic will
be maintained to provide
uninterrupted service
in each direction during
a.m. and p.m. peak
hours.
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| Q. |
How will motorists be notified when work on certain parts of Route 46 and Route 3 affect their daily commute?
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| A: |
NJDOT will use variable
message signs, radio,
traffic reports and
its 511NJ
Traveler Information web site
to alert motorists. |
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| Q. |
What will the area look like when the work is completed? |
| A: |
The project map shows
proposed
improvements. |
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| Q. |
What are the environmental elements? |
| A: |
Environmental issues that will influence the design include wetlands, noise and air quality, possible hazardous materials in adjacent
land or water and socioeconomic considerations. |
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| Q. |
Will there be increased noise or pollution to the area during construction? |
| A: |
The contract documents
will require the construction
contractor to conform
to all federal and
state laws and regulations.
Further improvement
measures may be required
for construction equipment,
because of nearby residences;
during the Final Design
phase. Contract documents
will be developed which
will include these
mitigation measures. |
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| Q. |
Will there be night construction? |
| A: |
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. |
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| Q. |
Will
any businesses or
residences need to
be acquired or relocated
in order to complete
the proposed improvements?
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| A: |
Based upon the Proposed
Improvements Plan,
several residential
and commercial properties
in all three municipalities
will need to be partially
or entirely acquired
and relocated. The
relocations are done
on a case-by-case
basis. NJDOT will
contact all affected
property owners. |
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| Q. |
How is emergency access being addressed throughout the Route 3 and Route 46 project area? |
| A: |
The safety of highway
users is a critical
goal of NJDOT. Emergency
access will be enhanced
throughout much of
the project corridor. |
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