Trenton, N.J. – The Friday morning rush brought a series of slowdowns across New Jersey highways, with crashes, disabled vehicles, and even a downed tree complicating commutes from the Turnpike to Route 29.
As of 8:04 a.m., a tree fell on Route 29 southbound in Delaware Township, north of County Route 519/Kingwood-Stockton Road, closing one of two lanes. Crews are working to clear the roadway.
By 8:25 a.m., a crash on Route 18 northbound in East Brunswick near Old Bridge Turnpike/Edgeboro Road shut one of three lanes, backing up traffic through the area.
On the Turnpike’s Western Spur, a disabled vehicle was reported southbound just south of Interchange 15W near I-280 in Newark at 8:32 a.m. The car is on the right shoulder and all lanes remain open, though backups continue. A related incident south of Interchange 15W in Kearny has caused a 2.5-mile delay as of 8:24 a.m.
Earlier, at 7:12 a.m., a traffic signal malfunction closed the ramp lane on Route 35 northbound at U.S. 1&9 in Woodbridge, forcing drivers to merge and slowing traffic.
Commuters crossing into New York also faced heavy delays. At 8:27 a.m., the George Washington Bridge lower level eastbound reported a 20-minute travel time from I-80 to the Alexander Hamilton Bridge. On the upper level eastbound, travel time stretched to 25 minutes as of 8:26 a.m.
Officials urge motorists to allow extra travel time and use caution around work crews and disabled vehicles as traffic remains heavy through mid-morning.
Key Points
- Downed tree blocking lane on Route 29 in Delaware Township.
- Crashes and disabled vehicles slowing Route 18 and Turnpike Western Spur traffic.
- George Washington Bridge delays at 20–25 minutes eastbound.
Morning rush in New Jersey is off to a rough start.
