Crashes and delays affect New Jersey morning commute
NEWARK, N.J. — Multiple crashes and delays are impacting the morning commute across New Jersey as of 8:15 a.m., with several key roadways experiencing lane closures and slowdowns.
A crash on US 1&9 northbound, just north of Elizabeth Avenue in Elizabeth, has closed one right lane, causing congestion in the area. Motorists are advised to expect delays.
Another crash occurred on the Garden State Parkway northbound, just north of the Colonia Service Area in Woodbridge Township. The left shoulder is blocked, contributing to traffic build-up on the parkway.
On I-78 westbound, a crash in the local lanes, east of Exit 49 (NJ 124/Springfield Avenue) in Union Township, has closed one right lane. Traffic is moving slowly through the area.
In Roxbury Township, a crash on US 46 westbound west of Main Street has resulted in the complete closure of all lanes. Drivers should seek alternative routes.
In addition to the crashes, heavy traffic is causing delays in several areas:
- On NJ 55 northbound, from north of Exit 58 (Deptford Center Road) to north of Exit 13 in Deptford Township.
- On US 202 southbound, from south of US 206/NJ 28 in Raritan Borough to north of US 22 in Bridgewater Township.
- At the Holland Tunnel, where travel time to the New York side is 25-30 minutes.
- On I-295 northbound in Hamilton Township and NJ 29 northbound between Hamilton Township and Trenton.
Drivers are also facing delays on I-80 in both directions and on I-280 westbound in Newark, where travel times are ranging from 5 to 20 minutes.
Commuters are advised to monitor traffic reports and plan for extended travel times.
