Overturned vehicle shuts down garden state parkway express lanes in middletown

Overturned vehicle shuts down Garden State Parkway express lanes in Middletown

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December 28, 2025
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MIDDLETOWN TWP., N.J. – Traffic came to a standstill Sunday afternoon after a serious crash involving an overturned vehicle blocked all express lanes on the Garden State Parkway northbound near Exit 109, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority reported.

The incident was first reported around 1:37 p.m. just north of County Route 520 in Middletown Township. Emergency crews and state police responded to the scene as all express lanes were closed to traffic during the ongoing investigation and cleanup.

Overturned vehicle shuts down garden state parkway express lanes in middletown
Photo: overturned vehicle shuts down garden state parkway express lanes in middletown

No information has been released yet regarding possible injuries or how many vehicles were involved. Authorities have not provided an estimated time for reopening.

Drivers are being urged to avoid the area and expect significant delays, with traffic being diverted to local lanes and alternate routes.

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