New jersey morning commute report: here's what's happening

New Jersey Morning Commute Report: Here’s What’s Happening

Multiple Traffic Incidents and Construction Updates Impact New Jersey Roads

TEANECK TWP, NJ – As of 8:40 AM, emergency construction and a water main break on the I-80 express lanes have resulted in the closure of one left lane west of Exit 68 – New Jersey Turnpike/I-95.

MOUNT ARLINGTON, NJ – Earlier this morning at 7:49 AM, a jack-knifed tractor trailer on I-80 eastbound at Exit 30 – Howard Blvd led to the closure of one right lane.

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – A crash and a downed utility pole have partially blocked the northbound entrance ramp to the Larry Doby Service Area on the Garden State Parkway since 3:05 AM.

ROXBURY TWP, NJ – Traffic delays are ongoing on I-80 eastbound from just west of Exit 28 – CR 631/US 46 to west of Exit 30 – Howard Blvd, with current travel times ranging from 10-15 minutes as reported at 7:57 AM.

PATERSON, NJ – Construction work on I-80 westbound west of Exit 57 – NJ 19 has closed the right shoulder, expected to continue until 4:00 PM today.

PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS TWP, NJ – On I-80 eastbound, construction west of Exit 47A – I-280 has also resulted in a closed right shoulder until 4:00 AM.

WOODBRIDGE TWP, NJ – Long-term road construction on the US 9 southbound ramp to CR 514/Main St has all lanes closed until July 28, 2024.

NORTH BERGEN TWP, NJ – A new traffic pattern has been established on US 1&9/Tonnelle Avenue north of Secaucus Rd due to the Tonnelle Avenue Bridge and Utility Relocation Project.

NEWARK TO JERSEY CITY, NJ – The Pulaski Skyway is closed in both directions from the US 1&9 Truck Route/Raymond Blvd to Tonnelle Circle, with all traffic being detoured until 5:00 AM on June 23, 2024.

PERTH AMBOY, NJ – On NJ 35 northbound at the NJ 440 Connector, all lanes are closed with two-way traffic shifted to the southbound roadway indefinitely.

These are just a few of the numerous roadwork projects and traffic incidents affecting New Jersey motorists today. Drivers are advised to plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time where possible.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

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