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Jersey Shore City To Get Emergency Beach Erosion Fix As Summer Approaches Jersey Shore City To Get Emergency Beach Erosion Fix As Summer Approaches
Jersey Shore City To Get Emergency Beach Erosion Fix As Summer Approaches A Cape May County beach desperate for more sand will get some emergency help for this summer, officials said. The state has authorized a short-term beach renourishment project along the coast of North Wildwood. Gov. Phil Murphy and Mayor Patrick Rosenello announced the plan in a brief joint statement at night on Thursday, Apr. 26. The Democratic governor and Republican mayor said they worked "through collaboration and bipartisan partnership" to find a temporary solution to erosion concerns in North Wildwood. "The New Jersey Department of Transportation's Office of Maritime Resources is cur…
Fatal Crashes Disrupt Traffic In Central Jersey (UPDATED) Fatal Crashes Disrupt Traffic In Central Jersey (UPDATED)
Fatal Crashes Disrupt Traffic In Central Jersey (Updated) A pair of fatal serious crashes disrupted traffic in South Brunswick on Tuesday morning, April 23, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. There was a fatal crash investigation on Route 1 northbound north of New Road, closing two of three lanes, at about 7:50 a.m., according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Route 1 was reopened by 11:40 a.m., police said. JUST IN: 1 person killed in crash on Route 1 north in #SouthBrunswick, police say. Heavy delays are expected. #traffic #alert https://t.co/WPQZrMymSD — News12NJ (@News12NJ) April 23, 2024 The other fatal…
Crash With Injuries Jams Route 1 In Edison Crash With Injuries Jams Route 1 In Edison
Crash With Injuries Jams Route 1 In Edison A crash with injuries partially closed Route 1 in Edison, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 9:20 a.m. on Monday, April 22 southbound near Parsonage Road, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Two right lanes of three lanes were closed, 511nj.org reported. Check back for updates.
Garbage Truck Crashes Into Tollbooth On Garden State Parkway During Morning Commute Garbage Truck Crashes Into Tollbooth On Garden State Parkway During Morning Commute
Garbage Truck Crashes Into Tollbooth On Garden State Parkway During Morning Commute A tollbooth on the Garden State Parkway was closed after a garbage truck crashed into it, causing issues for morning commuters, officials said. The state Department of Transportation said all southbound lanes in the Barnegat Toll Plaza were closed as of 10 a.m. The crash was first reported at around 6:35 a.m. A crash at the Garden State Parkway South tollbooth in Barnegat, NJ. NJDOT A nearby traffic camera showed a large yellow garbage truck that crashed into the tollbooth. Crews were seen inspecting the truck that appeared to be wedged inside one of the plaza's lanes. There was no wor…
Crash With Injuries Jams I-287 Crash With Injuries Jams I-287
Crash With Injuries Jams I-287 A crash with injuries jammed up traffic on Interstate 287, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 2:25 p.m. on Monday, April 8 northbound near Exit 2 in Metuchen Township, according to New Jersey State Police. Two lanes were closed to traffic, 511nj.org reported. Based on a preliminary investigation, a Honda SUV and GMC pickup were traveling northbound on I-287. In the area of milepost 2, the GMC collided with the rear of the Honda, State Police said. The driver of the Honda sustained minor injuries, police said. The accident remains under investigation and there is no additional …
Man's Suicide Attempt Closes Route 42 For Hours: State Police (UPDATE) Man's Suicide Attempt Closes Route 42 For Hours: State Police (UPDATE)
Man's Suicide Attempt Closes Route 42 For Hours: State Police (Update) Police activity that closed Route 42 in Bellmawr for hours has come to an end. For seven hours, the man stood on the ledge of the I-295 overpass, closing Route 42 below in both directions on Thursday afternoon, April 4 near Exit 14. "We were able to get the individual some help," said New Jersey State Trooper, who declined to provide further details. Photos at the scene show tractor trailers lined up under the bridge and police speaking to the man, standing on a ledge of the overpass. Sometime after 9 p.m., Bellmawr police said only that the situation had been "peacefully resolved." …
'Serious' Crash Shuts Down Central Jersey Road For Several Hours: NJDOT 'Serious' Crash Shuts Down Central Jersey Road For Several Hours: NJDOT
'Serious' Crash Shuts Down Central Jersey Road For Several Hours: Njdot A serious crash shut down both directions of a road in Monmouth County for several hours, officials said. Howell Township police said Route 33 was closed between Yellow Brook Road and Route 34 on Tuesday, Apr. 2 for a "serious crash investigation," the department said in a Facebook post.  The state Department of Transportation said it was reported at around 10:45 a.m. Both directions of Route 33 near the intersection with Colts Neck Road remained closed as of 2 p.m. Howell police also asked drivers to avoid the area.
Tractor-Trailer Flips Onto Jeep, Shuts New Jersey Turnpike Tractor-Trailer Flips Onto Jeep, Shuts New Jersey Turnpike
Tractor-Trailer Flips Onto Jeep, Shuts New Jersey Turnpike A tractor-trailer overturned blocking all lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Friday, March 29 southbound north of Interchange 10 in Edison Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Based on a preliminary investigation, a tractor-trailer was traveling south when it sideswiped another tractor-trailer, struck a BMW SUV and subsequently overturned on a Jeep, according to New Jersey State Police. No serious injuries were reported on the scene, and the crash remains under investigation, State Police said. All la…
Tractor-Trailer Flips On New Jersey Turnpike Tractor-Trailer Flips On New Jersey Turnpike
Tractor-Trailer Flips On New Jersey Turnpike A tractor-trailer overturned on the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. The crash occurred at about noon on Wednesday, March 27 at the entrance from Route 18 to Interchange 9 in East Brunswick, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Based on a preliminary investigation, a Freightliner tractor-trailer was traveling west towards the tolls, according to New Jersey State Police. The driver lost directional control and subsequently overturned, State Police said. The driver sustained minor injuries, police said.
Serious Crash Reported On Route 35 In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING) Serious Crash Reported On Route 35 In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Serious Crash Reported On Route 35 In Central Jersey (Developing) A serious crash was reported on Route 35 southbound in Woodbridge Township, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11 a.m. on Friday, March 22 north of Routes 1 & 9, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation.  The right lane was closed, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Central Jersey Driver Killed In Route 130 Crash: Police Central Jersey Driver Killed In Route 130 Crash: Police
Central Jersey Driver Killed In Route 130 Crash: Police A 68-year-old man from Monroe Township was killed in a one-car crash on Route 130 last week, authorities said. Mitchell G. Rolins was driving a Subaru Crosstek south near the Cranbury Circle at about 7 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12 when his SUV overturned several times and struck a utility pole, Cranbury Police Chief Michael J. Owens said. Rolins was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle, Owens said. Rolins was transported to Capital Health Reginal Medical Center in Trenton by Capital Health EMS and Paramedics in critical condition, the chief said. Rolins succumbed to his inj…
Vehicle Flips, Runs Off Garden State Parkway (DEVELOPING) Vehicle Flips, Runs Off Garden State Parkway (DEVELOPING)
Vehicle Flips, Runs Off Garden State Parkway (Developing) A vehicle overturned and ran off the Garden State Parkway, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 northbound south of Exit 69 (Waretown Road) in Ocean Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The vehicle was off the left side of the roadway and all lanes were open, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Truck Veers Off Garden State Parkway, Lands In Woods (UPDATED) Truck Veers Off Garden State Parkway, Lands In Woods (UPDATED)
Truck Veers Off Garden State Parkway, Lands In Woods (Updated) A truck veered off the Garden State Parkway on the Jersey Shore. The crash occurred at about 6 a.m. Thursday, March 14 southbound near milepost 62 in Eagleswood Township, according to New Jersey State Police. The Hino truck driver lost directional control, ran off the roadway to the left, struck the guardrail, and came to final rest in the wooded area, said Trooper Troy McNair, a State Police spokesman. There were no injuries reported, he said. The crash remains under investigation  All lanes were open as of 9:25 a.m., 511nj.org reported.
Tractor Trailer Flips Blocking NJ Turnpike In Woodbridge (DEVELOPING) Tractor Trailer Flips Blocking NJ Turnpike In Woodbridge (DEVELOPING)
Tractor Trailer Flips Blocking NJ Turnpike In Woodbridge (Developing) A tractor-trailer has overturned initially closing all lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike near its interchange with the Garden State Parkway, authorities said. The crash occurred shortly after 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 7 on the outer roadway northbound near the exit ramp to Interchange 11, according to 511nj.org. Two of three lanes had reopened as of 2:30 p.m., according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The shoulder and one left lane remained blocked. Check back for updates.
Route 1 Crash Confirmed Fatal Route 1 Crash Confirmed Fatal
Route 1 Crash Confirmed Fatal A fatal crash closed all lanes of Route 1 in New Brunswick, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6 northbound near the Morris Goodkind Bridge, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and New Brunswick Polie Chief Vincent The identity of the deceased driver had not been released pending notification of next of kin. Police found an Infiniti, which had struck a Ford pickup truck, killing the driver of the Ford pickup truck. The investigation is active and continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Henry…
Galloway Man Killed By Driver, 29, Who Crossed Center Line In Hamilton Crash: Police Galloway Man Killed By Driver, 29, Who Crossed Center Line In Hamilton Crash: Police
Galloway Man Killed By Driver, 29, Who Crossed Center Line In Hamilton Crash: Police A 62-year-old man was killed in a Route 50 crash Saturday, Feb. 17, authorities said. Thomas Nyers, of Galloway, was heading north on the roadway in Hamilton when 29-year-old James Langlois, of Richland, was heading south in a 2017 Dodge Ram around 6:05 p.m., Hamilton police said. Langlois crossed into the northbound lane of travel hitting Nyers' vehicle south of Old Egg Harbor Road, authorities said. Neyers was pronounced dead at the scene and Langlois suffered non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City Campus. Traffic was divert…
Car Fire Jams Traffic On I-287 Car Fire Jams Traffic On I-287
Car Fire Jams Traffic On I-287 A car fire was delaying traffic on Interstate 287, authorities said. The fire was reported at about 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 12 northbound on I-287 south of Exit 2 in Edison Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. A left lane was closed, 511nj.org reported.
Tractor-Trailer Fire Partially Blocks NJ Turnpike Tractor-Trailer Fire Partially Blocks NJ Turnpike
Tractor-Trailer Fire Partially Blocks NJ Turnpike A tractor-trailer fire partially blocked the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. A right lane and shoulder in Eidson Township remained blocked at about 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, according to 511nj.org. The fire occurred at about 4:30 a.m. southbound north of Interchange 9 (Exit 18), the New Jersey Department of Transportation reported.
Car Crashes Into Toll Booth On Garden State Parkway In Ocean County Car Crashes Into Toll Booth On Garden State Parkway In Ocean County
Car Crashes Into Toll Booth On Garden State Parkway In Ocean County A car crashed into a toll booth on the Garden State Parkway in Ocean County, causing an afternoon traffic slowdown. The New Jersey Department of Transportation said a vehicle overturned at the southbound toll plaza in Barnegat. The crash happened just after noon on Friday, Feb. 9. Traffic cameras showed a car on its roof up against a booth in the far left lane of the plaza.  The crash closed down at least one lane.
Car Flips On New Jersey Turnpike (DEVELOPING) Car Flips On New Jersey Turnpike (DEVELOPING)
Car Flips On New Jersey Turnpike (Developing) A vehicle overturned on the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 on the outer roadway northbound near Interchange 9 in Edison Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The vehicle was off the right side of the road, 511nj.org reported. One right lane was closed. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Crash With Injuries Partially Shuts Route 9 (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Partially Shuts Route 9 (DEVELOPING)
Crash With Injuries Partially Shuts Route 9 (Developing) A crash with injuries partially closed Route 9 in Freehold Township, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 8:20 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 18 northbound south of Raceway Mall Drive, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
Crash Closes Route 71 In Bradley Beach (DEVELOPING) Crash Closes Route 71 In Bradley Beach (DEVELOPING)
Crash Closes Route 71 In Bradley Beach (Developing) A crash closed Route 71 in Monmouth County, authorities said. All lanes were closed in both directions at about 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13 near Route 2 (Brinley Avenue) in Bradley Beach, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation.  Police were investigating. They said Main Street was closed between Ocean Park Avenue and Lake Terrace. This is a developing news story.
1 Killed In 7-Vehicle Crash On Route 9: Prosecutor 1 Killed In 7-Vehicle Crash On Route 9: Prosecutor
1 Killed In 7-Vehicle Crash On Route 9: Prosecutor One person was killed in a seven-vehicle crash on Route 9 in Freehold Township, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 10:30 a.m.  Tuesday, Dec. 5 northbound near Route 9's intersection with Route 33. A spokesman with the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office confirmed the fatality, but the victim's name had not been released. All lanes were closed in both directions for several hours during an investigation, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Witnesses told news12.com that a driver failed to stop and slammed into vehicles waiting at a red light.  Th…
Serious Crash Partially Blocks Route 35 (DEVELOPING) Serious Crash Partially Blocks Route 35 (DEVELOPING)
Serious Crash Partially Blocks Route 35 (Developing) A serious crash partially blocked Route 35 in Old Bridge, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28 south of Route 689 (Lawrence Parkway), according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. One left lane of two lanes was closed, 511nj.org reported. Old Bridge police did not immediately respond to a request for details.. This is a developing story.
Crash With Injuries Closes Route 1 In Edison (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Closes Route 1 In Edison (DEVELOPING)
Crash With Injuries Closes Route 1 In Edison (Developing) There was a crash with injuries that closed Route 1 in Edison, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 at Parsonage Road, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes of the northbound route remained closed at 3:30 p.m. One left lane of three lanes was closed southbound, 511nj.org reported.
Crash Partially Closes Route 9 In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING) Crash Partially Closes Route 9 In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Crash Partially Closes Route 9 In Central Jersey (Developing) A crash partially closed Route 9 in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 northbound North of Route 35 in South Amboy, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Rutgers-Ohio State Weekend Football Game Likely To Cause Delays On NJ Highways Rutgers-Ohio State Weekend Football Game Likely To Cause Delays On NJ Highways
Rutgers-Ohio State Weekend Football Game Likely To Cause Delays On NJ Highways There will be a sea of red tying up traffic in New Jersey on Saturday, Nov. 4, as thongs of college football fans are expected to flock to SHI Stadium as Rutgers squares off against top-ranked Ohio State.  The New Jersey Department of Transportation, in turn, is advising of possible delays before and after the highly-anticipated game in Piscataway, which kicks off at noon. Specifically, the DOT said that there could be heavy traffic on stretches of the New Jersey Turnpike, and on Route 1, Route 18, and Route 287 amid excitement to see the Buckeyes — who were ranked number one in the initia…
Crash With Injuries Reported On Routes 1 & 9 Crash With Injuries Reported On Routes 1 & 9
Crash With Injuries Reported On Routes 1 & 9 A crash with injuries was reported on Routes 1 and 9 in Central Jersey. The crash occurred at about 3:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 northbound south of Randolph Avenue in Woodbridge Township according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. One right lane was closed, 511nj.org reported.
Flipped Truck Closes Route 440 In Central Jersey Flipped Truck Closes Route 440 In Central Jersey
Flipped Truck Closes Route 440 In Central Jersey An overturned truck closed Route 440 in Edison, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23 southbound near Woodbridge Avenue, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation.  All lanes were closed, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Serious Crash Closes Route 71 In Monmouth County Serious Crash Closes Route 71 In Monmouth County
Serious Crash Closes Route 71 In Monmouth County A serious crash closed Route 71 in Monmouth County. A crash investigation was underway at about 7:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23 between Roosevelt Avenue in Deal and Roosevelt Avenue in Long Branch, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes were closed and detoured, 511nj.org reported.
Crash With Injuries Topples Traffic Signal In Toms River Crash With Injuries Topples Traffic Signal In Toms River
Crash With Injuries Topples Traffic Signal In Toms River A traffic signal was toppled during a crash with injuries in Toms River, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18 on Route 166, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All southbound lanes near Dayton Avenue were closed, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES