Fuel Spill Coupled With Scheduled Roadwork Backs Up Rt. 287 In Morris County

A fuel spill from a disabled vehicle coupled with scheduled roadwork on Route 287 snarled traffic for Morris County commuters on Tuesday, July 11, developing reports say.

Rt. 287 in Boonton
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Valerie Musson

07/11/2023 11:13 a.m.

The disabled vehicle was reported on the northbound side south of exit 44 to Rt. 202 in Boonton around 10:15 a.m. and shut down the center lane:

Traffic began to slow as the left lane was closed for a fuel spill and scheduled road work a short time later.

Delays of around 25 minutes were being reported as of 11 a.m. while only the right lane was getting by:

This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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