Drivers On 287 In Boonton Give Turtle A Brake As It Crosses Roadway

A slow-walking pedestrian in Boonton briefly backed up traffic during the morning rush hour Wednesday.

A turtle briefly brought traffic to a stop along I-287 in Boonton Wednesday morning.
Photo Credit: *NJDEP*

08/07/2019 10:15 a.m.

Many motorists, however, probably weren't too upset with him (or her), since this pedestrian is greenish, cold-blooded and on four legs.

A large turtle was spotted in the roadway at Exit 44 off I-287 around 8 a.m., State Police confirmed. The animal had safely crossed by the time a trooper arrived, a spokesman said.

Turtles become more active in the summer, when they're ready to lay eggs, the state Department of Environmental Protection says. As a result, they're often seen crossing roadways.

For more information from the DEP on turtles in the roads, click here.

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