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 route 70 bridge over manasquan river - september 11 memorial bridge

Project Description

The Route 70 project has been designed to address both structural and functional deficiencies of the existing bridge crossing and provide for the long-term regional transportation needs along the Route 70 corridor and the Manasquan River. The design will carry the dualized section of Route 70 across the Manasquan River and complete the infrastructure improvements from Jack Martin Boulevard to the Brielle Circle. The bridge will have a 12-foot median, two 12-foot lanes and one 10-foot shoulder in each direction. Sidewalks and parapets are included on each side of the bridge resulting in an overall bridge width of 94' 8".

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Reconstruction improvements will include (numbers reference key plan):

  • The existing movable bridge will be replaced with a fixed, high-level, architecturally treated, precast concrete bridge (1).
  • A public fishing pier will be provided at the northwest corner of the bridge (2).
  • A temporary pedestrian walkway will be provided during stage construction (3).
  • ITS improvements will be provided including a weather station, pavement sensors, a bridge-mounted closed circuit TV camera and a multi-duct conduit for future expansion of the statewide ITS system
  • Bulkheads will be reconstructed at the southwest, southeast and northeast corners of the bridge (4 and 5).
  • Retaining walls will be provided at the four corners of the bridge to retain soil slopes and limit right of way acquisitions (6, 7, 8 and 9).
  • A noise wall will be constructed along Route 70 eastbound in Brielle to mitigate noise impacts (10 and 11).
  • A new fender system will also be provided (12).
  • Two new ramps will be provided to facilitate traffic improvements at the intersection of Route 70 with River Road/Riviera Drive in Brick Township (13).
  • A new traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Route 70 and River Road/Riviera Drive in Brick Township (14).
  • Drainage improvements will be constructed including pipes and inlets, two new basins and three-manufactured treatment devices to provide increased storm water storage capacity and to improve water quality.
 
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