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Pavement Management System Development

Inventory of existing pavement conditions and development of a database to rate and manage pavement on NJ highways.

Route 47 & 83, Section 4D & 5E

Reconfiguring the intersection of Route 47 and Route 83 to maximize operational function and safety and replacing the existing deficient bridge over Dennis Creek. Improvements include removal of substandard features, signalization and channelization modifications, and adjustments to non-conforming access points.

Mile Post 139 Curve Flattening, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Bedford County

Arora and Associates, P.C. is conducting a feasibility study for the realignment of approximately three miles of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The existing alignment consists of two horizontal curves in opposite directions separated by a short tangent section. The first of the two curves is substandard according to Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission design standards. Arora is investigating four alternate alignments to improve the geometry of the section. This portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike is located in mountainous terrain with several environmentally important areas and a high quality stream within the project area. Arora's evaluation included the geometric layout, three dimensional modeling, construction cost estimate, environmental and right-of-way impacts for each of the alternatives. Arora made recommendations to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission on a suggested course for the realignment of the turnpike roadway.

Route 71 and Wall Street Intersection Improvements

Redesigning of intersection including roadway widening, signal design and traffic channelization. New drainage system and outfall design. Major reconfiguration of access points throughout the project limits including commercial and residential properties.

Route 73 Fox Meadow Drive/Fellowship Road Intersection

The project includes roadway widening, bridge rehabilitation and drainage improvements along Route 73 from Route 41 to the vicinity of County Route 537 (Main Street). The roadway widening will add an additional through-lane in each direction on Route 73 and additional turning lanes for Fox Meadow Drive and Fellowship Road approaches to the redesigned traffic signal. New traffic signals will be installed at the terminus of the ramps at the CR 537 interchange. The CR 537 bridge over Route 73 will also be rehabilitated with a superstructure replacement as part of this project. Signalized intersection with Fox Meadow Drive/Helene Street will be improved and two traffic signals will be provided on Main Street at the ramp terminals.

Route 73 and Church Road Intersection Improvements

The improvements include increasing the length of the left-turn lanes on Route 73 to Church Road and providing a separate left-turn lane on Route 73 to Ramblewood Parkway with signal and signing improvements. Construction support services also provided.

Southern NJ Light Rail Transit System Rail Crossing Lighting

Design of lighting for rail crossings along this 32-mile long light rail corridor between Trenton and Camden.

Route 17 and Hollywood Avenue

Alternatives Study

Route 22 Crab Brook Drainage Improvements, Somerset County

Drainage improvements to a congested land service highway in an urban area to reduce frequent flooding of the roadway that forces closing the highway during heavy rain storms. Includes replacement of existing culverts, additional storm drain systems, and channelization of 2300 LF of stream to provide additional flood storage. Scope of work inlcudes obtaining environmental permits.

Route 35 (4)

Reconstruction of 1.2 miles of land service highway including reconstruction of four signalized intersections and two culverts. The project will improve safety, upgrade substandard roadway features to current design standards, reduce undesirable conditions, eliminate flooding and improve traffic operations. Route 35 serves as a major access route to New Jersey shore attractions in Monmouth and Middlesex Counties. A value engineering study was conducted that will reduce the construction cost by over $15 million.

Route 40, Section 4; Salem County

Reconstruction of four miles of roadway and one bridge. When construction is complete, the project will improve drainage, safety and traffic operations and reduce undesirable conditions. Scope includes design, permits and construction phase services. Route 40 is a major east-west route across southern NJ used by farmers to get their crops to market and by tourists going to Atlantic City.

Route 54 and Route 322 Interchange, Atlantic County

Reconstruction of the existing interchange of Route 54 & 322 including replacing the superstructure of the exisiting bridge. Design also includes reconstruction of a bridge over a railroad and a waterway, rehabilitation and widening of a bridge over a railroad, roadway reconstruction, drainage, stormwater management and traffic control.

Route 4 - Safety & Operational Improvements, Bergen County

Concept Development, Feasiblity Assessment and Environmental Assessment for operational and safety improvements to five miles of congested urban freeway including replacement or rehabilitation of bridges, geometric improvements and pedestrian mobility improvements. Project is located in densely populated and urbanized northern NJ. Route 4 is a major access route to the George Washington Bridge and Manhattan.

Route 9/Pine Street/CR 32 (James Street) Construction Services

Redesigning an existing intersection to provide left-turn lanes and new traffic signals. This project improved the overall operation of the intersection by providing left-turn movements and reducing the delay for Route 9 through-traffic. The project also included drainage modifications, new signing and striping.

Route 46 & Hollywood Avenue Interchange Improvements, Essex County

Reconstruction of an interchange between an urban principal arterial highway and a local collector roadway to meet current standards including physical separation of ramps, adding acceleration and deceleration lanes, and adding signals with left-turn slots. Structural rehabilitation of existing bridge, new retaining walls to avoid impacts on 4(f) property, and adding stormwater management facilities are included.

I-95 Scotch Road Interchange, Mercer County

When Merrill Lynch proposed to relocate their corporate headquarters to Ewing, NJ, Arora and Associates was up to the challenge to meet the demanding schedule dictated by both Merrill Lynch and New Jersey Department of Transportation.

Arora went to work immediately to identify roadway deficiencies, projected traffic volumes, utility, right-of-way, environmental, community and traffic issues. In a remarkably short time frame, Arora proposed conversion of this diamond interchange to a full cloverleaf. Arora also recommended adding two collector-distributor (CD) roadways on Route I-95, superelevating over one mile of interstate roadway to eliminate substandard geometry and replacing the functionally obsolete bridge.

Other challeges that Arora handled were wetlands mitigation and numerous utilities that required relocation or protection including multiple gas pipelines and a sewer pump station. Maintenance and protection of traffic during construction was a concern due to the high volume of commuter traffic through the interchange. Arora provided complete MPT plans and developed contract durations and incentives for lane outages and detours.

The project was named Project of the Year by the Professional Engineer's Society of Mercer County and Outstanding Enginering Acheivement by the New Jersey Society of Professional Engineers.

Guide Rail Revisions

Prepared standard construction details, specifications, and revisions to Section 8 of the NJDOT Design Manual. Revisions were necessary to update the design standards based on current FHWA and AASHTO technology.

NJTA Wilson Avenue/Avenue P/Turnpike Drainage Improvements

Prepared drainage alternatives and designed drainage system for the selected alternative, including basin delineation, time of concentration, runoff and flow development, channel capacity, flexible lining, and proposed pipe system calculations.

Route I-78 Local and Expressway

The improvements include raising the roadway profile, rehabilitating the existing roadway pavement, and repairing/replacing roadway and safety appurtenances. Roadway drainage devices will be cleaned, reset, or redesigned as necessary.

NJTA Interchange 6 to 8 A Widening OPS T3000

Utility and geotechnical analysis for roadway widening and reconstruction studies.

GSP Widening MP 70 to 75 - OPS P3047

Roadway widening, signing, and striping design. Drainage improvements include lengthening of four culverts, evaluation and modification to drainage system, and soil erosion control measures.

Guide Rail End Treatment & Impact Attenuator Upgrades

Inspection of 570 guide rail and impact attenuator locations on state highways in southern NJ and design of upgrades.

Route 28 over Green Brook

Arora provided design services for this bridge deck replacement project. Services included design of roadway geometrics, traffic control, striping and signing and analysis of substandard design elements.

SR 309, Section 06S Coopersburg Widening, Lehigh County

Preliminary engineering for the SR 309 Section 06S from the Lehigh/Bucks County line north thru Upper Saucon Township to Fairmount Street in the Borough of Coopersburg, Lehigh County for a distance of 1.14 miles. Work involves corridor improvements through a historic district to improve traffic flow by widening, placement of lane-separating median, updating signals and the addition of left-turning lanes at traffic controlled intersections. The following tasks are required, but not limited to, project administration, environmental studies, surveying, traffic studies, utility investigation and coordination, public meetings and preliminary right-of-way plan.

Thompson Avenue over Route 22

Arora provided design services for this bridge deck replacement project. Services included design of roadway geometrics, traffic control, striping and signing and analysis of substandard design elements.

SR 39, Section 012-Corridor Improvement Project, Dauphin County

Preliminary Engineering, Final Design and Construction Services for this traffic calming project through historic downtown Linglestown. Arora and Associates, P.C. designed roundabout intersections at the Mountain Road and Blue Mountain Parkway intersections to avoid signalization of the thoroughfare, something the Linglestown Village Committee was set against. The roundabouts were sized to facilitate vehicular traffic and to discourage large trucks. Other traffic calming devices include intersection neckdowns, center island medians, raised crosswalks and chichanes. The streetscapes will include shade trees along the roadway, extensive sidewalk to reestablish the town square area and stamped crosswalks. A comprehensive urban design scheme is planned for the streetscape that incorporates street tree plantings, period lighting and decorative pavements.

Route 18/CR 516/CR 527 Interchange

Reconstruction of a major interchange between a state highway and two county roads in Middlesex County, NJ. Design includes surveying, utility relocation, geotechnical engineering, lighting, ITS, community relations, environmental, right-of-way, geometrics, signal design, traffic control, drainage, access, and bridge and retaining wall designs.

SR 2012, Section 04B, Lower Saucon Road Bridge Replacement, Northampton County

Bridge replacement project, responsible for upgrades of approaches to project bridge. Responsibilities include project management and preliminary engineering to include horizontal and vertical alignment design, drainage design, developing cross sections, erosion and sedimentation control plan preparation, Step 9 preliminary plan, and preliminary right-of-way requirements.

Allegheny Mountain Westbound Relocation, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Somerset County

Arora and Associates, P.C. prepared bid documents for relocating two separate sections of the Pennsylvania Turnpike at the eastern approach to the Allegheny Tunnel. The current westbound alignment included a series of short curves along the turnpike roadway through mountainous terrain. The steep grades and short curves made this section of the turnpike prone to accidents. The current eastbound alignment is more straight forward consisting of lesser roadway grades on longer sweeping horizontal curves. Arora's project included the relocation of the westbound roadway lanes to be concentric with the eastbound lanes. The construction will entail two million yards of rock excavation along the face of two mountains to accommodate the relocated roadway. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission required that two travel lanes be maintained in either direction for the length of construction. Arora's excavation waste plan was able to dispose of all the excavated material without moving it off site or disrupting traffic. Construction is anticipated to begin in Spring 2006.