Motorists will use newly constructed Elbow Channel Bridge
Posted by Jersey Shore Breaking News at Monday, April 28. 2008 and is filed under Linwood,Northfield,Current of Somers Point 
SOMERS POINT – Beginning today, eastbound motorists on the Route 52 Causeway connecting Somers Point and Ocean City will be using the newly constructed Elbow Channel Bridge.
“Shifting traffic onto the newly constructed Elbow Channel Bridge is a significant milestone on the Route 52 Causeway replacement project,” said Kris Kolluri, state Department of Transportation commissioner. “Motorists will now use 1.2 miles of the new Route 52 Causeway.”
The change began Monday, April 28. Route 52 will shift into its permanent traffic configuration, featuring two lanes in each direction starting at approximately mile marker 1.7, on Elbow Island, and continuing onto the previously opened new alignment over Rainbow Island and the Rainbow Channel Bridge.
One lane of northbound traffic will be placed on the new alignment first, and one lane of southbound traffic will remain on the old alignment while paving and striping work is completed, according to the DOT.
Upon completion of that work, all traffic will be shifted to the new alignment. Minimal delays are anticipated during the traffic shift.
The new traffic pattern is anticipated to be complete and in effect by Friday, May 2.
The initial $144 million phase of the Route 52 Causeway replacement project includes the replacement of 1.2 miles of the interior portion of the 73-year-old Causeway from Elbow Island to Garrett’s Island. The old causeway will be demolished to make way for the new southbound roadway, which will be completed by fall 2009.
Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully to protect themselves and workers in the construction zone.
Real-time travel and construction information is available online at www.njcommuter.com.
“Shifting traffic onto the newly constructed Elbow Channel Bridge is a significant milestone on the Route 52 Causeway replacement project,” said Kris Kolluri, state Department of Transportation commissioner. “Motorists will now use 1.2 miles of the new Route 52 Causeway.”
The change began Monday, April 28. Route 52 will shift into its permanent traffic configuration, featuring two lanes in each direction starting at approximately mile marker 1.7, on Elbow Island, and continuing onto the previously opened new alignment over Rainbow Island and the Rainbow Channel Bridge.
One lane of northbound traffic will be placed on the new alignment first, and one lane of southbound traffic will remain on the old alignment while paving and striping work is completed, according to the DOT.
Upon completion of that work, all traffic will be shifted to the new alignment. Minimal delays are anticipated during the traffic shift.
The new traffic pattern is anticipated to be complete and in effect by Friday, May 2.
The initial $144 million phase of the Route 52 Causeway replacement project includes the replacement of 1.2 miles of the interior portion of the 73-year-old Causeway from Elbow Island to Garrett’s Island. The old causeway will be demolished to make way for the new southbound roadway, which will be completed by fall 2009.
Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully to protect themselves and workers in the construction zone.
Real-time travel and construction information is available online at www.njcommuter.com.
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