Rollover Spills Fuel, Closes Route 287 In Morris County

Route 287 northbound in Morris County was closed due to a rollover that dumped fuel on the highway on Friday, June 2.

Route 287 northbound in Montville was closed with traffic trickling by using the shoulder due to a rollover that dumped fuel on the highway.
Photo Credit: *511nj.org*

06/02/2023 12:28 p.m.

The accident occurred in the northbound lanes south of exit 52 to NJ 23 in Montville 11:45 a.m., according to 511NJ:

Two of four center lanes were initially closed as crews responded to clear the scene. All lanes had closed as of 12:10 p.m. with traffic trickling by using the shoulder:

The northbound side remained closed as of 2:45 p.m., according to 511NJ.

Two of three right lanes remained closed as of around 4:10 p.m.:

Between 50 and 100 gallons of fuel had leaked from the vehicle, prompting a HAZMAT response, initial reports said.

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