New jersey morning traffic update: crashes, delays, and major closures

NEW JERSEY — Commuters across New Jersey are facing multiple crashes, delays, and lane closures this morning, with major incidents affecting several highways and transit routes.

Major Incidents:

Crash on NJ 18 Northbound – One left lane closed at Paulus Blvd in New Brunswick.
Crash and Utility Pole Down on US 322 – All lanes closed west of NJ 54 in Folsom; detours in place.
Overturned Vehicle on I-78 Westbound – Two left lanes closed near Exit 29 in Bridgewater Township.
Emergency Construction and Sinkhole on I-80 Eastbound – All lanes closed and detoured at Exit 34 in Wharton.
Vehicle Fire on I-80 Westbound – Two right lanes closed near Exit 64 in Lodi.

Traffic Delays:

George Washington Bridge:
- Lower level eastbound: 45-minute delays.
- Upper level eastbound: 60-minute delays.
Lincoln Tunnel:
- Center and south tunnels eastbound: 30-minute delays.
I-80 Eastbound: 25-30 minute delays from Roxbury Township to Wharton.
Pulaski Skyway Northbound: 5-10 minute delays from Broadway to Tonnelle Avenue in Jersey City.
Garden State Parkway Northbound:
- 8-mile delay from Woodbridge Township to Kenilworth.
- 5-mile delay from Bloomfield to Clifton.
I-280 Eastbound: 5-10 minute delays from East Orange to Newark.
US 46 Eastbound: 10-15 minute delays from Palisades Park to Fort Lee.
NJ 18 Northbound: 10-15 minute delays from East Brunswick to New Brunswick.

Motorists are advised to use alternate routes where possible and allow extra travel time as traffic remains heavy across key roadways.

A morning of crashes, lane closures, and long bridge delays is making for a difficult commute across New Jersey.

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