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GA review – see WP:WIAGA for criteria


Article is well-written and comprehensive. Just a few minor grammatical and MoS nitpicks to bring up to GA level.

  1. Is it reasonably well written?
    A. Prose quality:
    Lead Clarify: designated as part of Interstate 495
    Route description Split the sentence "The main roadway heads east..." into two for better readability; Likewise, combine the following two sentences into a single compound sentence since they have the same subject ("The route has an interchange with Route 3..." and "This interchange provides access to eastbound Route 3..."; Insert "an" in "and the freeway has an interchange with County Route 501..."; Reword as the "2.02 mi" does not need to be repeated in the sentence "It enters Weehawken at 2.02 mi..."; Reduce the usage of the phrase "past this interchange" to add some variation
    History Change "with" to "when" in "with the first (now the center) tube..."; Fix typo in "but the helix over the New Jerseyu Palisades was constructed"; insert "on" in "...today’s Route 495 opened on January 15, 1952..."; Reword this sentence as the construction is awkward -- "Despite this, the Lincoln Tunnel approach was included in Interstate Highway System and in 1959, the road was renumbered from Route 3 to Interstate 495, despite the fact it does not meet Interstate Highway standards."; change "of" to "to" in "due to strong opposition to the road running through"
    B. MoS compliance:
    The length in the first sentence of the lead should read as "3.45-mi" as it is an adjective. Also, move the toll rate details in the exit list to a footnote or remove it altogether as that might be detail better suited to the Lincoln Tunnel article.
  2. Is it factually accurate and verifiable?
    A. References to sources:
    B. Citation of reliable sources where necessary:
    C. No original research:
  3. Is it broad in its coverage?
    A. Major aspects:
    Can you clarify what kind of improvements were made to the interchange with US 1/9? Also, you might need to mention congestion issues just so all aspects are covered.
    B. Focused:
  4. Is it neutral?
    Fair representation without bias:
  5. Is it stable?
    No edit wars, etc:
  6. Does it contain images to illustrate the topic?
    A. Images are copyright tagged, and non-free images have fair use rationales:
    B. Images are provided where possible and appropriate, with suitable captions:
    However, I don't like the first image as it doesn't really show anything. If possible, please find a substitute.
  7. Overall:
    Pass or Fail:
    Some minor grammar and MoS fixes plus addition of some bits of information in history and you're good to go. Nomination is on hold pending fixes. Good luck. --Polaron | Talk 15:36, 12 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I have gone back and made changes to the article. As for the 3.45 mi in the first sentence of the lead, it is part of Template:Convert, which is used to show the distance in kilometers also. Dough4872 (talk) 00:30, 13 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
The changes look good and I am now passing the article. Congratulations. --Polaron | Talk 03:41, 13 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]