Interchange 16W Improvements

Client: New Jersey Turnpike Authority

Project location: Rutherford, New Jersey

Project cost: $80 million

 

DMJM Harris is currently providing design services for roadway and structure improvements at New Jersey Turnpike’s Interchange 16W connection to Routes 3 and 120 near the Meadowlands Sports complex. Work includes the conceptual design alternatives to improve the access to the complex, as well as preliminary and final design services.

 

Traffic studies determined the best configuration of existing and new ramps and new two-lane interchange connections. A new flyover structure will also be designed from Route 120 southbound to Route 3 Eastbound to improve weaving conditions.

An EO215 environmental document will help minimize impacts to sensitive areas of wetlands. The design also includes geotechnical program, surveying and mapping, agency coordination, horizontal and vertical geometrics, stormwater management, drainage, signing and striping, wetlands mitigation and permitting as well as creating two separate contracts for construction. Work is currently scheduled to be constructed by the end of 2009.