Sunday, March 30, 2014

Elevating the Bayonne Bridge and the Transportation Infrastructure

Elevating the Bayonne Bridge and the Transportation Infrastructure: "Politicians have decided to spend $1.3 billion on an 83 year old bridge between Staten Island, NY and Bayonne, NJ.

Because the Panama Canal is the reason, $1.3 billion makes sense.

During 2015 or perhaps later if construction delays continue, the Panama Canal will be wider. An expanded Panama Canal means newer bigger ships can use it to travel from Asia to the US East coast. Called Post Panamax, these gargantuan cargo vessels are 54 feet wider and 235 feet longer than the last generation of large ships.

The problem for the Bayonne Bridge is that the Post Panamax cannot squeeze below the roadway. Even now, some large ships have to fold their masts and wait for low tide before crossing. With an opportunity cost of $20 billion in cargo from Asia that would be sacrificed, the NY and NJ Port Authority said, “raise the bridge.”"

Friday, March 28, 2014

Port Authority window program may carry risks for Bayonne residents | NJ.com

Port Authority window program may carry risks for Bayonne residents | NJ.com: "Confusion and controversy have arisen after the Port Authority recently offered a window-replacement program as part of their noise mitigation efforts for roughly 100 Bayonne houses affected by the Bayonne Bridge construction project."

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Bayonne Bridge Upgrade Rattles Windows, Nerves of Nearby Residents - NY1

Bayonne Bridge Upgrade Rattles Windows, Nerves of Nearby Residents - NY1: "Some Staten Island residents say they don't know if they'll be able to deal with three more years of noise and construction on the Bayonne Bridge and are hoping the Port Authority will be able to remedy some of the issues. NY1's Anthony Pascale filed the following report."

Residents slam noisy, dusty Bayonne Bridge work | Verizon FiOS1 News - New Jersey

Residents slam noisy, dusty Bayonne Bridge work | Verizon FiOS1 News - New Jersey:

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Homeowners asked not to sue for damages from Bayonne Bridge work in exchange for $10K in compensation - News 12 New Jersey

Homeowners asked not to sue for damages from Bayonne Bridge work in exchange for $10K in compensation - News 12 New Jersey: "Residents living near the Bayonne Bridge say the project to raise the structure has been a nuisance and are angered by a letter offering them money if they agree not to sue anyone for damages to their homes."

Saturday, March 22, 2014

Going Up! A Bridge Makes Way for Bigger Ships - NYTimes.com

Going Up! A Bridge Makes Way for Bigger Ships - NYTimes.com: "When it opened in 1931, the Bayonne Bridge — with its parabolic arch connecting Staten Island and Bayonne, N.J. — was an engineering marvel, boasting the longest unsupported span of any steel arch bridge in the world. "

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Yes, Staten Island: Preconstruction work is beginning for Goethals Bridge replacement (with photos) | SILive.com

Yes, Staten Island: Preconstruction work is beginning for Goethals Bridge replacement (with photos) | SILive.com: "No, your eyes are not deceiving you: Those cranes you spy on the New Jersey side of the Goethals Bridge are signs of the long-promised -- apparently now-imminent -- replacement project for the 85-year-old span."

Bayonne Bridge "Raise The Roadway" Improvement Project - Overnight Lane Closures

Bayonne Bridge "Raise The Roadway" Improvement Project - Overnight Lane Closures: "Full overnight Bayonne Bridge closures continue during March and April as per schedule below:
 
Monday-Thursday, 9:00 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning  
Friday, 11:59 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning."

Monday, March 3, 2014