Lincoln Tunnel
Structural Rehabilitation and Repaving of the Helix
Project Description
The Lincoln Tunnel Route 495 roadway approach, also known as the Helix, leads directly into the Lincoln Tunnel. The structure is more than 70 years old and nearing the end of its useful life. The Lincoln Tunnel Helix Rehabilitation Project rehabilitated this elevated structure over a period of four years in order to extend the roadway’s usability.
It is one of the busiest crossings in the world, carrying over 38 million vehicles per year. The project consisted of the structural rehabilitation of 38,000 square feet of concrete bridge deck, on-grade roadway repairs, steel repairs and electrical rehabilitation. In addition, over 145,000 square feet of under-deck shielding/work platform was installed and removed with 40,000 SF performed over critical New Jersey Transit rail lines during high intensity, round-the-clock weekend work times.
Scope of Work
Underdeck structural steel and pumped grout supplemental deck repairs of elevated bridge deck (38,000 SF)
Demolition and replacement of armored roadway joints
Demolition of concrete barrier and installation of precast concrete median barrier
Structural steel repairs
Electrical rehabilitation of electrical systems and lighting
Project Information
Location Weehawken, NJ
Contract type Design-Bid–Build
Owner PANYNJ
Designer Hardesty & Hanover LLP
Value $53.7M
Status Completed December 2015
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