ELIZABETH, N.J. — Multiple traffic incidents, including crashes, sinkholes, and emergency construction, disrupted major roadways across New Jersey on Tuesday morning, leading to lane closures and significant delays.

A crash on US 1&9 northbound near Elizabeth Avenue in Elizabeth at 8:34 a.m. resulted in the closure of one left lane. Another crash occurred on US 1 southbound in Edison Township, just south of I-287, closing a left lane as of 8:01 a.m.

At 7:41 a.m., emergency construction and a sinkhole forced the full closure and detour of all lanes on I-80 eastbound at Exit 34 for NJ 15 in Wharton. Crews have been working to repair the damage, with officials recently identifying 90 underground holes beneath the highway.

A water main break on NJ 71 south of NJ 36 in West Long Branch at 7:01 a.m. led to intermittent lane closures, with authorities urging caution in the area. Another water main break on the 14th Street Service Road in Jersey City at 6:42 a.m. temporarily shut down all westbound lanes.

Meanwhile, at 8:25 a.m., the Terminal 4 Blue Parking lot at John F. Kennedy International Airport reached full capacity. At 8:33 a.m., delays were reported on the New Jersey Turnpike – Hudson County Extension eastbound near Interchange 14 due to heavy traffic volume.

New Jersey commuters faced a morning of severe disruptions as authorities worked to clear road hazards and repair critical infrastructure.

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