TRENTON, N.J. — Friday’s morning commute is off to a slow start across parts of New Jersey as crashes on Interstate 195, flooding in Secaucus, and heavy traffic approaching the Hudson River crossings are causing delays.
Motorists traveling through Monmouth and Ocean counties are encountering two separate crash scenes on I-195, while flooding has forced the closure of the eastbound Route 3 Service Road in Secaucus.
Interstate 195 crashes slow Shore-bound traffic
A crash with injuries reported at 8:16 a.m. has closed the right shoulder of I-195 eastbound east of Exit 31 (County Route 547) in Howell Township.
Earlier Friday morning, a separate crash investigation near Exit 16 (County Route 537/Great Adventure) in Jackson Township closed the left shoulder and one of two eastbound lanes, contributing to backups for commuters heading toward the Jersey Shore.
Flooding, Route 35 closure create additional problems
Flooding has closed all eastbound lanes of the Route 3 Service Road at Harmon Meadow Boulevard in Secaucus as of 12:11 a.m.
Meanwhile, authorities continue investigating an early morning crash on Route 35 northbound south of Route 27 in Woodbridge Township, where all lanes remain closed.
Drivers are urged to seek alternate routes and expect delays in both areas.
Hudson River crossings experiencing typical Friday congestion
Heavy volume is slowing traffic approaching New York City, including:
- Delays of 20 to 25 minutes at the Lincoln Tunnel Center Tube.
- Delays of 15 to 20 minutes at the Lincoln Tunnel South Tube.
- George Washington Bridge travel times of 10 to 15 minutes eastbound into New York.
- Westbound Cross Bronx Expressway delays of 15 to 20 minutes approaching the George Washington Bridge.
Additional congestion has been reported on Route 139, Route 495’s Exclusive Bus Lane, and U.S. 1&9/Tonnelle Avenue through Jersey City and North Bergen.
Truck restrictions also remain in effect on the George Washington Bridge and Port Street in Newark because of ongoing construction.
Where are the biggest traffic problems Friday morning?
The most significant delays are on I-195 in Howell and Jackson townships, Route 35 in Woodbridge, flooding on the Route 3 Service Road in Secaucus, and approaches to the Lincoln Tunnel and George Washington Bridge.
Is Route 35 closed?
Yes. All northbound lanes of Route 35 south of Route 27 in Woodbridge Township remain closed because of a crash investigation.
Is flooding affecting traffic?
Yes. Flooding has closed all eastbound lanes of the Route 3 Service Road at Harmon Meadow Boulevard in Secaucus.
