New jersey commuter report: major delays across north jersey

New Jersey Commuter Report: Major Delays Across North Jersey

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July 16, 2024
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New Jersey Traffic and Commuter Report

Trenton, NJ – As of 8:53 a.m., a downed tree on I-287 northbound, north of Exit 30 – North Maple Ave in Harding Township has closed all lanes, with traffic utilizing the shoulder. At 8:50 a.m., a disabled vehicle on NJ 495 eastbound, east of US 1&9 in North Bergen Township, is blocking the right lane.

At 8:31 a.m., there was a crash on I-295 northbound, south of Exit 67 – US 1 in Lawrence Township, resulting in a left lane closure and causing a 5-10 minute delay. Another crash at the same time on I-295 northbound at Exit 27 – I-76 to I-676 in Bellmawr has closed the left shoulder with similar delays expected.

Earlier at 8:03 a.m., a crash involving an overturned tractor trailer on NJ 18 southbound, north of the Garden State Parkway in Colts Neck Township, has led to all lanes being closed and traffic being detoured. At 7:52 a.m., a crash on NJ 42 northbound at Exit 10A – NJ 168/Black Horse Pike in Gloucester Township closed the left shoulder, causing a 5-10 minute delay.

At 7:22 a.m., a crash on I-295 northbound, south of Exit 52 – Columbus Road in Florence Township, resulted in the right shoulder being closed and a similar delay. At 7:09 a.m., a missing manhole cover on US 22 westbound, east of the Garden State Parkway in Union Township, has closed the right lane.

Additionally, at 5:11 a.m., a crash involving an overturned tractor trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike – Eastern Spur northbound exit ramp Interchange 15E – US 1&9 in Newark has blocked the right shoulder. As of 8:56 a.m., there are delays at the Lincoln Tunnel south tunnel eastbound, New Jersey side in Weehawken Township, with all lanes open and a travel time of 40 minutes from New Jersey Turnpike Exit 16E to the New York side.

Furthermore, there are delays on the George Washington Bridge lower level eastbound, New Jersey side in Fort Lee, with all lanes open and a travel time of 35-40 minutes on I-95 from I-80 to the Alexander Hamilton Bridge. Lastly, at 8:55 a.m., delays on the George Washington Bridge upper level eastbound, New Jersey side in Fort Lee, have resulted in a travel time of 75-80 minutes on I-95 from I-80 to the Alexander Hamilton Bridge.

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