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Flooding Shuts Roads Across New Jersey: Here's Where
Flooding and heavy rain closed roads across New Jersey Saturday, March 23. According to the National Weather Service, the heaviest part of the storm may have passed. The flooding, however, has not. In Hasbrouck Heights, where Route 17 was closed, police pulled multiple drivers from their vehicles, Chief Rinke said. Members spent the past several hours rescuing over 20 trapped motorists from their vehicles in Heights and throughout Teterboro. Please avoid all flooded areas and do not attempt to drive through them. Posted by Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department on Saturday, March 23, …
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Florida Man Wanted In NJ Flees Chase On I-81 In PA: State Troopers Say (
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A Florida man wanted in New Jersey, fleeing from Pennsylvania State Police in Jonestown has caused an "active police incident" on Interstate 81, Trooper Megan Frazer said on Thursday. Jimmy Lee Fancy, 35, of Daytona, FL was wanted on "warrants for firearm violations from New Jersey as well as other active warrants in Pennsylvania," Trooper Frazer stated in a release. The pursuit in PA began in Jonestown in the area of 81 Southbound at mile marker 85 when a trooper saw Fancy committing traffic violations while driving a silver Kia SUV around 9:45 a.m. on Jan. 25, as …
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Acura Collides With Audi, Strikes Guardrail On Route 80 (
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A late morning crash brought traffic on Route 80 to a halt in Morris County on Tuesday, Dec. 26. An Audi passenger vehicle and an Acura passenger vehicle were heading westbound when they attempted to merge and collided near milepost 31.8 in Roxbury Township around 11:05 a.m., New Jersey State Police Trooper Troy McNair told Daily Voice. The Acura then ran off the roadway and struck the guardrail, McNair said. No injuries were reported. Two of three right lanes were temporarily closed as of 11:30 a.m., causing delays of about 15 minutes, but had reopened within about an hour. …
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Fiery Crash Jams Traffic On Route 287 In Pequannock
A fiery crash backed up traffic on Route 287 in Pequannock on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 13. The crash occurred on the southbound side south of exit 52 to NJ 23 around 2:30 p.m., according to 511NJ: Crash and Vehicle fire on I-287 southbound South of Exit 52 - NJ 23 (Pequannock Twp) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed 20 minute delay https://t.co/Uy6Kv2yLJ4 — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) December 13, 2023 All lanes were temporarily closed, though one right lane had reopened as of 2:45 p.m. Crash on I-287 southbound South of Exit 52 - NJ 23 (Pequannock Twp) All lanes closed 15-20 minute dela…
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's Holiday Speed Boards: 'Pure Cringe, Distracting'
The New Jersey Department of Transportation was just trying to have some fun. But alas, haters gonna hate. The NJDOT has been sharing clever (well, they thought) speed signs in the holiday spirit across the state. Even Gov. Murphy got in on the fun, sharing photos of them in a tweet. The New Jersey DOT had some fun with its holiday warnings. Twitter via Gov. Phil Murphy The New Jersey DOT had some fun with its holiday warnings. Twitter via Gov. Phil Murphy The New Jersey DOT had some fun with its holiday warnings. Twitter via Gov. Phil Murphy The governor's pl…
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Overhead Wire Issues Suspend NJ Transit Commuter Trains
An overhead wire issue suspended NJ Transit's rail service along the Morris & Essex Line Monday morning, Dec. 4 Service was suspended in both directions between Chatham and Mount Tabor due to an issue near Mount Tabor, NJ Transit said. M&E and Gladstone Line trains were being diverted into Hoboken. The issue caused a disruption to hundreds of commuters, according to some who took to X for guidance. "Hundreds of people standing at maplewood station," one said in a Tweet. "No announcements for over 25 mins. Where are the trains? Are 6314 and 312 running?" NJ Tran…
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Tractor Trailer Overturns On Route 80 At Morris/Sussex County Border
A tractor trailer overturned on Route 80 Sunday night, Nov. 26. Two right lanes were closed along the westbound side of the highway in Byram Township, near the Allamuchy Rest Area as of 8:20 p.m., the state's DOT website says. **HAPPENING NOW** BLS 4351 and Byram Twp Fire Department are operating at a tractor trailer rollover with diesel spill... Posted by Lakeland Emergency Squad on Sunday, November 26, 2023
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'It's About Time:' U-Turns Banned At Busy Route 46 Intersection In Parsippany
A busy route 46 intersection could see some traffic relief. A "No U-Turn" sign has been installed by the NJDOT at the North Beverwyck Road intersection along Route 46 in Parsippany. Some motorists say, "It's about time." "Finally!" one person commented on the Parsippany Police Department's post. "Slows down that light so much those U-turns." "All I can say is 'It's about time!'" another added. "Should have been done years ago. Now, make sure you enforce it. People will continue to do what they want." Another motorist hopes that the move will be reversed: "If there is a lane for…
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Route 80 Crash Delays Traffic In Morris County
A Route 80 crash had traffic backed up in Morris County. UPDATE: Dover Passenger Killed, Driver Seriously Injured In Route 80 Wharton Crash The accident, reported to be serious, happened around 7:15 a.m. in Wharton on the westbound side near Exit 34 in Wharton, the NJDOT website shows. The Exit 34B ramp was closed as of 7:30 a.m. Have photos at the scene? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com.
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Crash With Fuel Spill Closes Route 23 In Morris County
A crash caused a fuel spill and detoured Route 23 in Morris County, shutting down the highway and causing delays for rush hour commuters on Tuesday morning, Nov. 14. The crash occurred on the southbound side at CR 511A/Boulevard in Pompton Plains around 7:30 a.m., according to 511NJ and local police. 🚧TRAFFIC ALERT🚧 Accident on Route 23 South at Boulevard in Pompton Plains. Southbound traffic is being detoured onto the ramp. Expect heavy delays. Avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Drive safely! Posted by Pequannock Township Police, NJ on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 All lanes were …
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Truck Downs Traffic Pole, Closing Portion Of Rt. 124 In Chatham
A truck crashed into a traffic pole and shut down a portion of Route 124 in Chatham on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 8, police said. The crash occurred on the eastbound side near Lafayette Avenue and Van Doreen Avenue around 3:20 p.m., according to 511NJ. Two of three right lanes were closed, causing minor delays. ACB: Main St (Rt. 124) East at Lafayette Ave will be closed until further notice as a result of a motor vehicle crash and down traffic signal. Posted by Chatham Borough Police Department on Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Crash With Injuries Closes Portion Of Route 23 In Morris County
A crash with injuries shut down a portion of Route 23 for rush hour commuters in Morris County on Wednesday morning, Nov. 8, developing reports say. The crash occurred on Rt. 23 in both directions south of CR 511/Boonton Avenue in Butler around 8:15 a.m., according to 511NJ. One left lane was closed on the northbound side, while three lanes were closed on the southbound side, causing delays of up to 15 minutes as of 9 a.m. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
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Crash Closes Route 287 In Morristown
A crash closed a portion of Route 287 in Morristown Saturday, Nov. 4. It happened in the southbound lanes just south of Exit 35 around 5:05 p.m. One lane was closed and traffic cameras show moderate delays.
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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…
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Tractor-Trailer Overturns In Hunterdon County (
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A tractor-trailer overturned and took down poles and wires in Hunterdon County on Monday morning, Oct. 30. The crash occurred on Iron Bridge Road in Bethlehem Township around 10:50 a.m. and involved a tractor-trailer with construction equipment off the road, according to initial reports. Emergency services were at the scene as of around 11:15 a.m., according to the township’s OEM, who confirmed that wires and poles were affected in the crash area. Currently a MVC involving a Truck and Trailer on Iron Bridge Rd with wires and poles involved. Emergency Services are on scene. Posted by…
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Crash Closes Portion Of Route 287 In Morris County
A crash closed a portion of Route 287 in Morris County shortly before rush hour on Friday, Oct. 27. The crash occurred on the northbound side north of exit 36 to CR 510/Morris Avenue in Morris Township around 3:25 p.m., according to 511NJ: Crash on I-287 northbound North of exit 36 - CR 510/Morris Ave (Morris Twp) 2 lanes of 5 lanes closed https://t.co/N8VrOXGNFC — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) October 27, 2023 Crash on I-287 northbound North of exit 36 - CR 510/Morris Ave (Morris Twp) 3 lanes of 5 lanes closed https://t.co/1NSEsJhnqd — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) October 27, 2023 Three of f…
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Crash Closes Portion Of Route 287 In Morris County
A crash closed a portion of Route 287 in Morris County on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 26. The crash occurred on the northbound side of the highway south of exit 39 to NJ 10 in Hanover Township around 2:05 p.m., according to 511NJ: Crash on I-287 northbound South of Exit 39 - NJ 10 (Hanover Twp) 1 Left lane of 6 lanes closed https://t.co/wZr8WRevqY — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) October 26, 2023 One of six right lanes was closed as of 2:30 p.m.: Crash on I-287 northbound South of Exit 39 - NJ 10 (Hanover Twp) 1 Right lane of 6 lanes closed https://t.co/PYZz8kfJke — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) O…
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Tractor Trailer Crash, Fuel Spill Jams Route 287 In Hanover
Traffic on Route 287 was delayed Wednesday morning, Oct. 25 for a crash involving a tractor trailer and two passenger cars in Morris County. The crash happened on the northbound side in Hanover Township around 8:40 a.m., New Jersey State Police Trooper Troy McNair said. A Kia passenger vehicle, a Chevrolet passenger vehicle, and tractor trailer were all headed north when the Chevy collided with the tractor trailer near milepost 39, McNair said. The Kia was struck subsequently. The NJDOT reported a fuel spill, too. There were minor injuries reported. The crash remains under investigation a…
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Crash Jams Route 80 Near Delaware Water Gap Rest Area
A crash on Route 80 had traffic piled up Thursday afternoon, Oct. 5 in Warren County. The collision happened in the westbound lanes, east of the Delaware Water Gap Rest Area. While only one lane was closed as of 1:30 p.m., traffic crawled.
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Crash Backs Up Route 80
A crash had traffic piled up along Route 80 in Passaic County early Thursday, Oct. 5. The collision with injuries happened around 8:10 a.m. in the westbound lanes, west of Exit 58 to Madison Avenue in Paterson, the state's DOT website says. Three lanes were closed. Traffic cam photos of the highway show vehicles at a near-standstill as of 8:20 a.m.
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27 Miles Of I-78 Reopen Almost 8 Hours After Triple Tractor-Trailer Crash
A multi-vehicle crash shuttered 27 miles of Interstate 78 for nearly eight hours on Wednesday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The crash involving three tractor-trailers and an SUV happened in the eastbound lanes of I-78 at milepost 49, near Route 100, in Upper Macungie Township just before 5:20 a.m. on Oct. 4, authorities said. All lanes were closed and detoured to Route 863, Pennsylvania State Police said. The 27-mile closure shut the interstate down from Exit 23: Shartlesville interchange in Berks County through Exit 49A: Route 100 So…
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Man Found Lying On Ground In Dover Pronounced Dead
Police in Morris County are investigating after a man lying in the street was pronounced dead. The man's body was found around 5:20 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2, at South Morris and Boonton streets in Dover, Police Chief Jonathan Delaney said. The man was later pronounced dead and an investigation into natural causes by the Dover Detective Bureau, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, and the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office, was under way.
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Passenger Airlifted In Route 80 Crash (
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One person suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash that closed Route 80 Monday afternoon, Oct. 2. A Hyundai SUV was heading west on the highway when a Ford traveling on the on ramp from Route 206 south around 4:30 p.m. in Mount Olive, NJSP Sgt. Charles Marchan said. The Hyundai struck the curb on the right shoulder, traveled over a concrete median and struck the Ford. The Ford was redirected off the right side of the road and struck a guardrail on impact, and the Hyundai overturned and impacted a guardrail off the right shoulder. A passenger in the Hyundai suffered serious injuri…
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Flooding Closes Major Roadways Across NJ, Rescues Under Way (
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Heavy rain on Friday, Sept. 29 closed major roadways across New Jersey. Gov. Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency in the late afternoon, as rain continued falling, leaving drivers trapped in flood waters across the state. Dunderhook Road at Paramus Road in Paramus remained closed due to flooding, leading the borough's Office of Emergency Management to urge an evacuation of the area late Friday afternoon. Meanwhile, a crew used a backhoe and a long stick to try and clear branches, leaves and other debris from a Saddle River tributary that runs beneath the road. Dunderhook Road at …
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Massive Sinkhole Shuts All Lanes Of Route 24 In Hanover Township
A big sinkhole shut all lanes of Route 24 in Morris County. According to the DOT website, the eastbound ramp to Exit 2 on the roadway was closed as of 10 a.m. in Hanover Township Tuesday, Sept. 27. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
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Car Flips On Route 80 In Rockaway
A vehicle overturned early Tuesday, Sept. 26 on Route 80. It happened in the eastbound lanes, east of Exit 34 in Rockaway around 5:45 a.m. Delays on I-80 eastbound East of Exit 34 - NJ 15 (Wharton) to East of Exit 35 - Mount Hope Av (Rockaway Twp) current travel time is less than 5 minutes https://t.co/oBjwCRb3w5 — 511NJ I80 (@511nji80) September 26, 2023 Injuries were not immediately known. Minor delays were being reported.
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UP: Major Crash Delays Traffic On Route 80
A major crash delayed traffic on Route 80 in Morris County Saturday, Sept. 23. The crash was reported around 12:35 p.m. on the eastbound side of the highway, near Exit 28 in Roxbury. All lanes were closed as of 12:45 p.m.
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Vehicle Fire Closes Route 80 In Parsippany
A vehicle fire shut down Route 80 in Parsippany Friday morning, Sept. 22. The fire broke out on the express lanes westbound of exit 47A to I-280 in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township around 9:35 a.m., according to 511NJ. Vehicle fire on I-80 Express Lanes westbound Exit 47A - I-280 (Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp) All lanes closed https://t.co/sOggOBIYbW — 511NJ I80 (@511nji80) September 22, 2023 All lanes were shut down as crews responded to douse the blaze. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
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Pedestrian Accident Closes Rt. 202 In Morris County
A pedestrian crash closed a portion of Route 202 in Morris County Thursday morning, Sept. 21. The crash occurred on the southbound side north of CR 670/Alps Road in Lincoln Park around 7:30 a.m., according to the NJDOT website. One of two right lanes remained closed as of 10 a.m. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
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Crash Closes Portion Of Rt. 287 In Morris County
A crash closed a portion of Rt. 287 in Morris County during rush-hour on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The crash occurred on the northbound side south of exit 47 to US 202 in Montville Township around 4:35 p.m., according to 511NJ. Crash on I-287 northbound South of Exit 47 - US 202 (Montville Twp) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed 10 minute delay https://t.co/meNCfT72wW — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) September 20, 2023 One of three right lanes was closed, causing delays of about 10 minutes.
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Triple Tractor-Trailer Crash Brings Traffic To Halt On Rt. 287:
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A crash involving three tractor-trailers brought traffic to a halt and caused minor injuries on Route 287 in Somerset County early on Monday, Sept. 18, state police confirmed. The crash occurred on the northbound side near milepost 13.2 in Bridgewater Township around 3:50 a.m., NJSP Det. I Jeffrey Lebron told Daily Voice. The first tractor-trailer became immobilized on the roadway and was rear-ended by the second, which then overturned, Lebron said. The third tractor-trailer then rear-ended the overturned tractor-trailer and became disabled. Minor injuries were reported in the triple-tra…
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