I-78 Temporary Closures Expected Overnight In Union County

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Drivers should expect temporary closures of Interstate 78 in both directions overnight on Wednesday into Thursday as the bridge replacement project advances in Springfield, announced New Jersey Department of Transportation.

Beginning at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, until 4 a.m. Thursday, April 20, NJDOT’s contractor, Kyle Conti Construction, is scheduled to close I-78 in both directions for about 15 minutes at the Main Street/CR 577 Bridge over I-78 to run a cable across the roadway.

At least four 15-minute temporary stoppages will occur at separate times during construction, according to NJDOT.

New Jersey State Police will be helping with the temporary closures. Motorists are advised to slow down, use caution, and expect delays or plan an alternate route.

The $8.2 million Main Street/CR 577 Bridge over I-78 project will replace the existing bridge deck, which is in poor condition. The project is being constructed in stages to minimize impact to traffic.

In addition to replacing the bridge deck, the project will demolish and reconstruct the north and south abutments, relocate utility poles, and install new overhead sign structures. The project is expected to be completed by spring 2023.