New jersey traffic update: morning crashes and construction slow commutes
Traffic Alert

New Jersey traffic update: Morning crashes and construction slow commutes

TRENTON, N.J. — Morning commuters in New Jersey are facing several delays as crashes, emergency construction, and lane closures create significant disruptions across key highways.

As of 8:18 a.m., a crash on NJ 495 eastbound just west of Pleasant Avenue in Union City has blocked two right lanes, contributing to delays. Further compounding issues on NJ 495, delays have been reported eastbound from the New Jersey Turnpike in North Bergen Township to Pleasant Avenue, with current travel times estimated at 5-10 minutes.

On NJ 10 westbound, emergency construction continues between Dover Chester Road and the vicinity of Arrowgate Drive in Randolph Township. One right lane is closed for repairs, and motorists are advised to approach with caution.

Meanwhile, the New Jersey Turnpike is seeing multiple disruptions. A disabled truck near Interchange 8A (NJ 32) in South Brunswick Township is blocking one right lane as of 7:58 a.m. In Bordentown Township, EMS and police activity on the inner roadway northbound near Interchange 7 (US 206) has kept one right lane closed since 6:35 a.m. Additionally, a crash and vehicle off the roadway southbound near Interchange 5 (CR 541) in Westampton Township have blocked the right shoulder.

Further south, on the Atlantic City Expressway westbound, a crash near Exit 14 (Leipzig Avenue) in Hamilton Township has led to a right shoulder closure as of 6:21 a.m. Drivers are reminded to move over for emergency workers at the scene.

Delays are also being reported on I-280 westbound from east of the Stickel Drawbridge in Harrison to Exit 13 (Orange Street/1st Street) in Newark, with travel times ranging from 5-10 minutes. Additionally, commuters on the Pulaski Skyway northbound are experiencing delays from Broadway to County Avenue in Jersey City, with similar travel times.

Drivers are encouraged to use caution in affected areas and plan alternate routes where possible to avoid major delays.

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