Harry Posted April 15, 2014 Share #1 Posted April 15, 2014 It wasn't “car-mageddon.” In fact, the first weekday commute with the inbound Pulaski Skyway closed wasn’t much different from a normal Monday. School vacations and a holiday week helped keep traffic light, giving commuters a break from what looks to be a long haul for those who regularly use the 82-year-old span heading toward lower Manhattan.Read more: Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted April 15, 2014 Share #2 Posted April 15, 2014 So, in other words, the media once again hyped up something that didn't pan out. Go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GojiMet86 Posted April 15, 2014 Share #3 Posted April 15, 2014 Probably isn't that bad, considering all the advice officials have given as to which alternative routing should be taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traingoat Posted April 16, 2014 Share #4 Posted April 16, 2014 Give it time as everyone was scurrying for alternates and you don't have info as they adjust. What was the loading NJTP EXTENSION or 1-9 truck as they feed directly into the Holland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted April 16, 2014 Share #5 Posted April 16, 2014 What I don't get is why it takes $1 billion to fix it. For all that money, couldn't they just build a new one and then demolish the old bridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaveragejoe Posted April 16, 2014 Share #6 Posted April 16, 2014 What I don't get is why it takes $1 billion to fix it. For all that money, couldn't they just build a new one and then demolish the old bridge? Pretty much replacing the deck of the bridge which is pretty much starting over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs NJT459 Posted April 17, 2014 Share #7 Posted April 17, 2014 its only Passover and Good Friday this week.... wait until next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtehpanda Posted April 17, 2014 Share #8 Posted April 17, 2014 What I don't get is why it takes $1 billion to fix it. For all that money, couldn't they just build a new one and then demolish the old bridge? I'm pretty sure it's a historic structure, and no new highway is that cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6 Limited Posted April 17, 2014 Share #9 Posted April 17, 2014 Isn't it spring break for schools in the region? The real test is next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaTransitMan4608 Posted April 17, 2014 Share #10 Posted April 17, 2014 What was the loading NJTP EXTENSION or 1-9 truck as they feed directly into the Holland I have no clue about the Newark Bay Extension, but I can tell you this, 1-9 truck was crowded but it's probably nothing compared to what's in store for next week. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traingoat Posted April 17, 2014 Share #11 Posted April 17, 2014 What I don't get is why it takes $1 billion to fix it. For all that money, couldn't they just build a new one and then demolish the old bridge? 1 billion is cheap as that roadway had a major overhaul about 40 years ago to widen it The surface is shot but the support structure has to be repaired and I don't mean the beams holding it up but the beams holding the roadway. The exits and entrances have to be redesigned as they are the originals from 1920 when it was built. 50 or 60 years ago that road was the most deadly in the US for people being killed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go25 Posted April 19, 2014 Share #12 Posted April 19, 2014 Truck route 1&9 is always a mess, no matter the day. With all the trucks plus the additional traffic from this should be a "fun" time. All i know is that i expect the 1 and 83 NJT routes to be delayed more than usual to/from Jersey City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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