Bridge Department Failures: Mantoloking Bridge Stuck in the Open Position

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Mantoloking Bridge is stuck in the open position and won’t close, according to police in Brick Township. “The Mantoloking Bridge is having mechanical issues. Expect traffic delays.…

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New Jersey DOT Announces Route 37 Bridge Restrictions Prior to Polar Bear Plunge

Visitors to Seaside Heights this weekend and during the St. Patrick’s Day weekend events may have to seek alternative routes, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The NJDOT said…

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Power Restored to Nearly 2,000 JCP&L Customers After Downed Wires Closed Cedarbridge Avenue

Lakewood, NJ – Power has been restored to nearly 2,000 Jersey Central Power & Light customers after downed wires caused a widespread outage Tuesday afternoon in Lakewood. The outage began at approximately…

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Overturned Trucks on Major Roads Impact Monday Morning Commute for Many

TRENTON, N.J. – Motorists across New Jersey encountered a difficult Monday morning commute as two separate overturned truck incidents combined with heavy rush-hour traffic to create delays on several of the state’s…

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Sewer Problems Delay Major Synagogue Project on Whitesville Road in Jackson

Jackson Township, NJ – The Jackson Township Planning Board voted to grant a one-year extension to Khal Nachlas Avos, Inc. for a previously approved house of worship planned along Whitesville Road near…

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Show Us Your Papers? Hoboken Police to Check ID to Enter City

Police checkpoints will restrict vehicle access to Hoboken on Independence Day, requiring drivers to show proof of residency, work, or prepaid parking before entering the city. Hoboken, NJ – Drivers hoping to…

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NJ Transit Spent and Wasted $26 Million on World Cup Transitway That Never Happened

NJ Transit has spent more than $25 million on planning and design for its Meadowlands Transitway project, yet World Cup transportation is currently relying on trains, shuttle buses, and temporary traffic management…

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Hundreds of Fans Left Stranded in New York-New Jersey World Cup Transportation Meltdown

NJ Transit declared its first FIFA World Cup transportation operation a success, but fan accounts and local media reports painted a far more complicated picture marked by gridlock, long waits and confusion…

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Crashes, Downed Utility Poles Snarl Friday New Jersey Evening Commute

Multiple crashes and utility-related road closures caused delays across South Jersey Friday evening, including incidents in Mount Laurel, Lawnside, Greenwich Township and Cherry Hill. New Jersey – Motorists across South Jersey encountered…

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NJ Transit Delayed After Fatal Trespasser Strike Near Elizabeth

A fatal trespasser incident near Elizabeth on Thursday disrupted NJ Transit rail service into and out of Penn Station New York, causing delays of up to an hour and forcing some trains…

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Major NJ TRANSIT Rail Disruptions After Newark Drawbridge Gets Stuck Open

Multiple commuter rail lines suspended as NJ TRANSIT urges riders to seek alternate transportation NJ TRANSIT commuters faced major delays and service suspensions Tuesday after the Newark Draw Bridge became stuck in…

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Latest Update: 3,500 Union Workers Shut Down LIRR as Strike Halts Service Across Long Island and NYC Commutes

New York, NY – Nearly 300,000 daily commuters across Long Island faced major disruptions Saturday after a labor strike shut down all Long Island Rail Road service, triggering the first system-wide LIRR…

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Motorcycle Crash Closes 29th Avenue North in Myrtle Beach; Rider Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries

Myrtle Beach, S.C. — A motorcycle crash Friday night left one person with life-threatening injuries and forced the closure of a major Myrtle Beach roadway as police investigated the collision. Myrtle Beach…

Major Overpass to be Built Near Joint Base for Military Services and Heavy Equipment

Plumsted Township, NJ — A long-planned overpass project along County Route 539 near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst moved closer to construction this week, with township officials confirming the project has entered its final…

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Baker Boulevard Closure in Evesham Forces Weeklong Daytime Detour Through King Avenue

EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Drivers in Evesham will face daily road closures this week as Baker Boulevard shuts down from Monday through Friday, May 4–8, for scheduled construction, rerouting traffic and limiting…

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New Jersey’s Battle With FIFA Continues as State Claims $62 Million NJ Transit Bill to Transport Fans

Trenton, NJ – Moving an estimated 320,000 fans to and from eight World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium will cost more than $62 million, with New Jersey Transit officials outlining a plan…

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New Jersey commuter costs surge as Shore to NYC workers’ drive tops $17K a year

Rising tolls, congestion pricing and fuel costs strain affordability for daily workers TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A daily commute from Ocean County to Manhattan now costs more than $17,000 a year, underscoring…

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Jackson’s 5-dog ordinance misses the mark, punishing residents instead of fixing illegal petting zoo

Township policy targets pet owners while core zoning and enforcement issues remain unresolved JACKSON, N.J. — Jackson Township’s new five-dog ordinance is being framed as a solution to ongoing neighborhood disturbances, but…

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Fairway Drive closed in South Toms River for resurfacing, police advise detours

Local road closure between Dover Road and Double Trouble Road expected to impact traffic through Friday afternoon. South Toms River, New Jersey – The South Toms River Police Department, in coordination with…

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Road work on Ramapo Valley Road in Oakland to cause detours and lane closures

OAKLAND, N.J. – Bergen County Public Works will conduct road work Thursday along Ramapo Valley Road near the intersection of Doty Road in Oakland, prompting lane closures and detours that are expected…

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