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in Hackensack and

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, the bridge was given weight restrictions in 2012 and was partially closed in 2016 for interim repairs. It is one of several bridges over the river in Hackensack, including the Court Street Bridge, the Midtown Bridge, and those that carry

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Earlier crossings

Records indicate that a wooden bridge was built on the site in 1858 and replaced by a new crossing in the early 20th century.

Weight limitations and reconstruction

In 2012 due to structural deficiencies, the bridge was limited to vehicles of less than 15 tons, and two outer lanes were closed, thus precipitating the re-routing of more than 400 weekday bus trips, affecting New Jersey Transit bus routes 83, 157, 168, 175, 178, 182, 751, 753, 755, 772, and 780. In 2016, eastbound lanes were closed for interim repairs until such time as it can be permanently repaired or replaced. In 2017, the

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(NJTPA) allocated $432,000 for a study to consider reconstruction or replacement of the bridge, to take place in 2018. Replacement of the failing bridge remains unfunded. As of 2020, it remained NJTPA concern. After the November 2021 passage of the

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, New Jersey officials announced on January 18, 2022, that funding from the bill would be used to fund $40 million of improvements to the bridge, with construction slated to start in 2023 and finish three years later. In February 2024, plans were announced under which the two sides would be replaced one after the other, with one lane of traffic available in each direction while the other side of the bridge is demolished and reconstructed.Stoltz, Marsha A
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'', February 9, 2024. Accessed February 9, 2024. "During the construction of the new bridge, traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction, which is nothing new for area motorists. When the Anderson Street Bridge was determined to be structurally deficient in 2012, concrete barriers were brought in and used to block outside lanes, reducing it to one lane in each direction. At the same time, Bergen County officials placed a 15-ton weight limit on the bridge because of its poor condition, causing NJ Transit buses to be rerouted to Route 4 to cross the river.... The bridge is being financed in part through New Jersey's $12 billion federal infrastructure bill."

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East Anderson Street / Cedar Lane Bridge Replacement Project
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Earlier crossings

Weight limitations and reconstruction

See also

References

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