Hurricane Erin churns toward East Coast as rip current alerts stretch from Florida to New York
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Hurricane Erin continues its path through the Atlantic, prompting rip current warnings and surf advisories across much of the U.S. East Coast, with potential impacts expected midweek from…
Disabled cars, fires and crashes jam Jersey roads for Friday getaway grind
Newark, NJ – Friday afternoon commuters are facing a punishing start to the weekend across New Jersey, with multiple crashes, breakdowns, and long delays choking major highways and bridges. A disabled vehicle…
Major New Jersey Highway Shutdown, Neighborhoods Locked Down in Parsippany
Parsippany, NJ – An intense police presence shut down a stretch of Route 202 and prompted a stay-in-place advisory Wednesday morning as law enforcement converged on the area near Kingston Road. Heavy…
Tuesday morning commute in New Jersey sees typical delays, crashes, and construction
Trenton, NJ – Morning commuters faced a series of roadblocks Tuesday as crashes, lane closures, and delays rippled across major highways in New Jersey. Just after 7 a.m., a crash on I-195…
Overturned vehicle on I-280, a crash on I-287, and a downed pole on NJ 18 slow Monday morning’s commute
Edison, NJ – Morning rush hour turned into a gridlock nightmare for commuters across New Jersey as multiple crashes, road closures, and delays crippled major routes Monday. It began just after 5…
Tractor trailer fire shuts down Crain Highway in Gambrills
GAMBRILLS, MD – Traffic came to a halt Friday afternoon when a tractor-trailer caught fire on southbound Crain Highway near Capital Raceway, forcing a full closure of the roadway. Police advised drivers…
New traffic signals and safety upgrades coming to key intersections across Ocean County
Toms River, NJ – Ocean County is moving ahead with a wide-ranging set of traffic safety improvements targeting intersections and roads across several municipalities, including Manchester, Jackson, Lakewood, Stafford, Bay Head, and…
Crash and vehicle fire snarl NJ morning commute with major delays across highways
Newark, NJ – New Jersey commuters faced a rough start Tuesday morning as crashes, a vehicle fire, and heavy congestion created delays across several key roadways during peak travel hours. A crash…
It’s a mess out there today as bridge backups and crashes snarl New Jersey’s morning commute
Newark, NJ — It was a rough start for thousands of New Jersey drivers Tuesday morning as crashes, police activity, and volume-packed highways jammed up major routes heading into New York City.…
Crash probe snarls I-287 traffic as tire debris clogs Turnpike lanes in NJ morning rush
New Jersey commuters faced delays on key roadways Monday morning, with a crash investigation on I-287 and tire debris slowing traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike. At 8:35 a.m., officials responded to…
Tractor-trailer crash spills 1,000 pounds of hot dogs on highway, injuring four people
A tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 83 turned into a messy scene Tuesday morning when the vehicle split open and scattered thousands of frozen hot dogs across the highway in Shrewsbury Township, Pennsylvania.…
Jackson Police issue warning to drivers: Don’t pass closed road barriers on Cedar Swamp Road
JACKSON, N.J. — The Jackson Township Police Department is urging drivers and pedestrians to obey multiple road closures in place throughout the area, citing a surge in violations and safety concerns near…
Route 18 southbound in East Brunswick to close nightly for drainage and gas line work
TRENTON — A section of Route 18 southbound in East Brunswick will be closed and detoured nightly from Tuesday through Friday as part of an ongoing pavement and drainage improvement project, the…
Thursday morning commuters face heavy delays at key New Jersey crossings, highway backups
NEWARK, N.J. — Drivers across New Jersey encountered multiple slowdowns and lane closures Thursday morning as rush hour traffic built up at major crossings and along key routes. The George Washington Bridge…
Heavy delays reported across key New Jersey commuter routes Wednesday morning
NEWARK, N.J. — Morning commuters faced widespread delays across major New Jersey roadways as of 7:49 a.m., with travel times extended at key Hudson River crossings and several congested corridors statewide. At…
Heavy rain threatens flooding across New Jersey and Pennsylvania today
WILMINGTON, Del. — A flood watch has been issued across a wide swath of the mid-Atlantic region Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening, as forecasters warn of possible flash flooding from heavy rainfall.…
Traffic delays, road closures hit New Jersey commuters Monday morning
TRENTON, N.J. — Monday’s early morning commute in New Jersey began with moderate travel times on major shore routes but was marked by several delays, crashes, and construction across the state. Shore-bound…
Once Sleepy Cross Street to Become Five Lane Highway Connecting Toms River to Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A once sleepy farm road that has seen explosive development and massive amounts of traffic over the past decade has been approved to be expanded to become a major…
Disabled truck on George Washington Bridge causes lane closure as NJ roads see delays
NEWARK, N.J. — A disabled tractor trailer on the George Washington Bridge westbound upper level was blocking one right lane of the Upper Trans Manhattan Expressway in Manhattan during the morning rush…
NJ Transit service resumes near schedule after disabled train causes delays at Penn Station
NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit rail service is operating on or close to schedule Tuesday following earlier congestion caused by a disabled train, the agency announced. Residual delays continue to affect some…
Crash involving utility pole shuts down Route 304 in New City
NEW CITY, N.Y. — A motor vehicle accident has closed Route 304 in both directions between Ridge Road and Old Haverstraw Road, according to the Clarkstown Police Department. The crash, which involved…
Multi-bus crash shuts down New York Port Authority terminal, NJ Transit buses diverted
NEW YORK, N.Y. — A multi-bus accident forced the closure of the New York Port Authority Bus Terminal on Tuesday morning, causing major disruptions across regional transit routes. According to NJ TRANSIT,…
Friday morning NJ Transit delays blamed on late Amtrak train
NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit riders faced delays of up to 20 minutes Friday morning after the agency reported rail congestion stemming from a late Amtrak train entering Penn Station New York.…
Truck fire blocks lanes on New Jersey Turnpike near George Washington Bridge
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — A truck fire on the northbound local lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike/I-95 disrupted traffic Wednesday morning just south of Exit 72, near the George Washington Bridge. According to…
Vehicle fire causes temporary ramp closure on Garden State Parkway in Cranford
CRANFORD, N.J. — A vehicle fire on the Garden State Parkway northbound near Exit 137 (Route 28, Cranford Township) temporarily shut down the Exit 139 northbound entrance ramp Wednesday morning. According to…
Major New Jersey Highway Buckles Under Extreme Heat Causing Traffic Delays
OAKLAND, N.J. — The NJ DEP has issued a traffic advisory warning drivers of significant delays on I-287 Southbound due to roadway buckling caused by extreme heat. The New Jersey Department of…
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