4 Bridges On I-78 In Bridgewater, Bedminster To Be Replaced

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — A project to replace four bridges on I-78 in Bridgewater and Bedmisnter will begin on Monday, New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials said.

The $27.9 million federally-funded project includes bridges on I-78 east and west run over Route 202/Route 206 and Washington Valley Road, which are in poor condition and need to be replaced. The project will replace the bridges in stages.

Beginning on Monday at 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., and continuing daily, Monday through Friday the right lane and shoulder of I-78 westbound near the bridges to mill edge line rumble strips will be closed to prepare for a traffic shift.

The right lane and shoulder on I-78 eastbound will be closed following completion of work on the westbound roadway. This phase of the project is estimated to take several weeks.

When this work is complete, temporary bridges and roadways will be constructed to maintain all lanes of traffic during construction. The eastbound bridges will be replaced first, followed by the westbound bridges.

The existing guiderail will also be brought up to current standards. Construction of all bridges is expected to be completed by the end of 2022.

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