Progress On Replacement of East Anderson Street/Cedar Lane Bridge Connecting Hackensack and Teaneck

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County is moving forward with plans to replace the East Anderson Street/Cedar Lane Bridge over the Hackensack River in the City of Hackensack and Township of Teaneck. The replacement project aims to address the bridge’s structural, geometric, and operational shortcomings, enhance safety, and ensure efficient transportation for all modes of travel.

The East Anderson Street/Cedar Lane Bridge (County Structure No. 23A) serves as a vital transportation link for communities on both sides of the Hackensack River, catering to businesses, residents, and commuters alike. Spanning 302 feet, the bridge connects the City of Hackensack and the Township of Teaneck, accommodating motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

Originally constructed in 1971, the bridge consists of six spans with prestressed concrete box beams and is supported by a combination of pinned and roller supports. In 2012, due to structural deficiencies, weight restrictions were imposed, prohibiting vehicles over 15 tons from crossing the span and leading to the closure of the two outer lanes.

A Local Concept Development (LCD) study, funded by the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) and spearheaded by Bergen County, was completed in Summer 2020. This study facilitated the development of a clear Purpose and Need Statement, focusing on the imperative to enhance safety and maintain a reliable crossing over the Hackensack River. Several feasible conceptual alternatives were explored to meet project objectives.

Following extensive collaboration with the NJTPA, the New Jersey Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, local officials, community stakeholders, and permitting agencies, it was determined, upon completion of an alternatives analysis, that the preferred course of action is to replace the bridge with a new structure. Both the City of Hackensack and the Township of Teaneck passed resolutions of support for this approach in November 2019.

SAVE THE DATE – Online Public Information Center for the Local Preliminary Engineering (LPE) Phase

The purpose of the Public Information Center (PIC) meeting is to inform the public of the project status and schedule, present the preliminary engineering design plans and proposed detour route for the bridge replacement and approach roadway intersection improvements, and to solicit public input on the bridge replacement. The meeting is open to all members of the public.

Date:     Thursday, February 22, 2024

Time:     6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Place:    Online via Microsoft Teams at http://tinyurl.com/EAB-PIC-Meeting

Or call in (audio only): 1-412-634-6334    Phone Conference ID: 506 340 76#

For more information, please click on the following documents:

• PIC Meeting Notice – English & Spanish
• PIC Comment Form – English & Spanish

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