Title
Dept/ Agency: Engineering
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Purpose: Resolution of Support for the Route 280 Westbound Structure over 2nd Street On-Ramp
Entity Name: City of Newark
Entity Address: 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey
Funding Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT)
Additional Information:
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WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has requested (a copy of the letter is attached hereto and made a part hereof) that the City of Newark provide a Resolution of Support for the Route 280 Westbound (WB) Structure over 2nd Street On-Ramp Project; and
WHEREAS, the purpose for the Route 280 Westbound Structure over 2nd Street On-Ramp Project is to address the structural deficiencies on the Route 280 WB Bridge over 2nd Street on-ramp, 1st Street, Orange Street, Morris and Essex Lines, and Newark City Subway Tracks (Structure No. 0730-192), by replacing the concrete deck for I-280 WB Structure No. 0730-192, as well as to alleviate the geometric, congestion and crash issues where feasible; and
WHEREAS, the proposed improvements will be determined and implemented so that the structure and the adjacent areas will be removed from the Bridge Management System and other management system ranking priority list; and
WHEREAS, the goals and objectives of the Route 280 Westbound Structure over 2nd Street On-Ramp Project include:
· Implementing cost effective deck replacement methods that will address the stated purpose;
· Evaluate deck replacement alternatives with a minimum service life of 75 years;
· Avoid, minimize and/or mitigate impacts to environmentally sensitive areas, including parklands, wetlands, etc.;
· Minimize impacts to traffic during the construction phase;
· Implementing where feasible, cost effective geometric roadway and drainage improvements, as related to the deck replacement that will reduce or eliminate controlling substandard design elements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
- The Mayor and Newark Municipal Council of the City of Newark, New Jersey, affirms its support for the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Route 280 Westbound Structure over 2nd Street On-Ramp Project - Alternative 4.
- No municipal funds are required for this project.
STATEMENT
This resolution authorizes the Mayor and/or his designees, the Acting Director of the Department of Engineering and the Newark Municipal Council, to support the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Route 280 Westbound Structure over 2nd Street On-Ramp Project - Alternative 4.