New Jersey commuters face a variety of challenges on the roads this Monday morning, with several incidents impacting travel across the state.
Significant Incidents:
- Cherry Hill Township: A crash and a downed pole on NJ 70 eastbound ramp to NJ 41/CR 154 have led to the closure of the right shoulder and exit ramp, causing detours. Motorists are advised to use caution in this area.
- Fort Lee: A disabled truck on the George Washington Bridge upper level northbound eastbound at the New Jersey Side Toll Plaza is blocking one center lane, potentially slowing traffic.
- Newark: On the US 1&9 Truck Route southbound near the New Jersey Turnpike, a disabled vehicle has closed one left lane, impacting traffic flow.
- Elizabeth: A crash on the New Jersey Turnpike inner roadway southbound south of Interchange 13A near Newark Liberty International Airport involved a vehicle on the right shoulder, though all lanes have since reopened.
- Highlands: A water main break on NJ 36 southbound south of Linden Avenue has resulted in the closure of one right lane. Drivers should proceed with caution.
General Traffic Delays:
- Jersey City to Newark: Delays on the US 1&9 Truck Route southbound are currently ranging from 10-15 minutes.
- Deptford Township: NJ 55 northbound is experiencing delays due to volume as it approaches south of NJ 42.
- Cherry Hill Township: I-295 northbound shows pockets of volume from North of Exit 26N to Exit 32 – CR 561.
- Jersey City: The Pulaski Skyway northbound is seeing travel times of 10-15 minutes from Broadway to Tonnelle Circle. Delays are also significant at the Holland Tunnel with a 30-minute travel time to the New York side.
Bridge and Tunnel Updates:
- The George Washington Bridge is experiencing heavy traffic with a 35-minute travel time on the upper level and 30 minutes on the lower level eastbound from I-80 to the Alexander Hamilton Bridge.
- Lincoln Tunnel has a consistent 25-minute travel time from the New Jersey Turnpike Exit 16E to the New York side on both the center and south tunnels.
Additional Areas of Note:
- The Garden State Parkway northbound from East Orange to Bloomfield is reporting a 4-mile delay due to volume.
- Heavy traffic on I-80 eastbound from Mount Olive Twp to Roxbury Twp with travel times of 15-20 minutes.
Commuters are encouraged to plan additional travel time or seek alternate routes where possible due to ongoing delays and road closures.