Paterson Plank Road (CR 681) Bridge over Route 3 Replacement

VIRTUAL PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), committed to developing transportation improvements that best balance transportation needs, community concerns, the environment, and costs, held a Virtual Public Information Center (PIC) to provide local residents, officials, businesses and the general public with information about the Paterson Plank Road (CR 681) Bridge over Route 3 at MP 10.04 Replacement. The PIC was held virtually from April 17 to 28, 2023. Participants were able to review a presentation, submit questions, and share any comments or questions by May 31, 2023.

The public comment period for this project has ended. For project information or questions, please contact:

Meredith Hammond, Regional Coordinator
NJDOT Office of Community & Constituent Relations
Phone: 609-963-1982
Email: meredith.hammond@dot.nj.gov

PROPOSED PROJECT

Location: The bridge is located on Paterson Plank Road (Route 681) in Secaucus, Hudson County and spans Route 3 at milepost 10.04. The project limits extend from the west at Daffy’s Way to the east at Park Plaza Drive.

Purpose: The purpose of the project is to replace the bridge to address the structural deficiencies and improve functional characteristics/requirements on the bridge.

Need: The structure was built in 1952 and is structurally deficient due to the poor condition of the bridge superstructure and functionally obsolete due to the substandard lateral and vertical under clearances.

Preliminary Preferred Alternative (PPA): The PPA is for the replacement of the bridge with a raised roadway profile to obtain greater vertical under clearance.

Additional improvements include:

· Sidewalk connectivity;

· ADA-compliant curb ramps;

· Lighting upgrades;

· Bridge lengthening to permit future capacity on RT 3

· Addition of shoulders and a dedicated auxiliary lane on the replacement bridge.

Environmental Information: The environmental screening and studies were conducted to identify the natural resources and cultural/historic resources within the project area. The documentation and permits will be completed as required in coordination with the Federal and State agencies during the next phase of the project.

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