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Fiery Crash Jams Traffic On Route 287 In Pequannock Fiery Crash Jams Traffic On Route 287 In Pequannock
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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by Valerie Musson
Traffic
Major Delays Reported Along I-80 In Hardwick Major Delays Reported Along I-80 In Hardwick
Major Delays Reported Along I-80 In Hardwick Major delays were being reported along Route 80 in Warren County, NJ Saturday morning, Aug. 19. It wasn't immediately clear what was causing the 25-minute delays (at least) through Hardwick Township near the Delaware Water Gap. Photos captured by the DOT camera showed traffic piled up along the westbound side of the highway at NJ-94, at 10:55 a.m. Motorists were encouraged to find another route — or settle into bumper-to-bumper jams.

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by Cecilia Levine
Traffic
Route 78 Crash Causes Delays For Clinton Commuters (DEVELOPING) Route 78 Crash Causes Delays For Clinton Commuters (DEVELOPING)
Route 78 Crash Causes Delays For Clinton Commuters (Developing) An early morning crash on Route 78 caused a partial highway closure and backed up traffic for Clinton commuters on Tuesday, July 25, developing reports say. The crash occurred on the eastbound side at exit 18 to Rt. 22 around 7:45 a.m., according to 511NJ: Crash on I-78 eastbound at Exit 18 - US 22 (Clinton Twp) 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed https://t.co/TJbRD60kKu — 511NJ I78 (@511nji78) July 25, 2023 One of three left lanes were closed, causing delays of up to 15 minutes. Delays on I-78 eastbound West of Exit 15 - NJ 173 East (Union Twp) to Exit 18 - US 22 (Clinton Twp) current t…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Crash Delays Traffic On Route 10 Morris County Crash Delays Traffic On Route 10 Morris County
Crash Delays Traffic On Route 10 Morris County A crash with a traffic signal down delayed motorists in Morris County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 14 on Route 10 in Roxbury Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Traffic was delayed in both directions near Eyland Avenue and Mekeel Drive, 511nj.org reported. 

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by Jon Craig
News
Granite Spill Temporarily Closes Route 46 Bridge Granite Spill Temporarily Closes Route 46 Bridge
Granite Spill Temporarily Closes Route 46 Bridge A noontime mishap closed the Route 46 bridge over the Hackensack River on Monday. The delay was temporary after a truck carrying granite and quartz spilled most of its load on the 89-year-old span between Little Ferry and Ridgefield Park on March 13. A New Jersey Department of Transportation crew with a front-end loader and dump truck cleaned up the spill and the road was reopened. No injuries were reported.

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Massive 5-Vehicle Blaze Backs Up Traffic On Route 295 Massive 5-Vehicle Blaze Backs Up Traffic On Route 295
Massive 5-Vehicle Blaze Backs Up Traffic On Route 295 A five-vehicle fire was causing major delays on Route 295 in Mercer County Monday morning, backing up traffic into Pennsylvania, authorities said. The fire broke out in the southbound lanes south of Exit 75 to Route 579/Bear Tavern Road in Ewing around 6:30 a.m., according to 511NJ: Vehicle fire on I-295 southbound south of Exit 75 - CR 579/Bear Tavern Rd (Ewing Twp) 2 Right lanes and shoulder of 3 lanes closed 5-10 minute delay use caution https://t.co/YKc66H8LJl — 511NJ I295 (@511nji295) January 23, 2023 The blaze had engulfed five vehicles and caused “significant” traffic backup as …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Overturned Dump Truck Shuts Down Route 80 In Parsippany Overturned Dump Truck Shuts Down Route 80 In Parsippany
Overturned Dump Truck Shuts Down Route 80 In Parsippany An overturned dump truck shut down Route 80 in Parsippany Wednesday morning, authorities said. The truck overturned in the westbound lanes near exit 42 - Route 202/Littleton Road in Parsippany around 9:50 a.m., 511NJ reported. Overturned Dump Truck on I-80 westbound Exit 42 - US 202/Littleton Rd (Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp) All lanes closed https://t.co/ZPoO6jI97m — 511NJ I80 (@511nji80) December 7, 2022 All lanes were closed as emergency crews responded. Meanwhile, traffic was getting by using the exit 42A-B ramp, preventing serious delays, 511NJ said. Delays on I-80 westbound (Pa…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Multi-Car Pileup Jams Garden State Parkway Multi-Car Pileup Jams Garden State Parkway
Multi-Car Pileup Jams Garden State Parkway A multi-vehicle crash caused heavy delays on the Garden State Parkway Wednesday, Oct. 19. The crash was reported on the northbound side around 11:30 a.m. just north of Exit 140 in Union, the state's transportation department shows. Crash on Garden State Parkway northbound North of Exit 140 - US 22/NJ 82 (Union Twp) 2 lanes of 4 lanes blocked - left lane and right lanes blocked, traffic getting by in 2 center lanes. https://t.co/A3b5QADRWa — 511NJ GSP (@511njgsp) October 19, 2022 This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Car Fire Causes Delays, Shutdowns On Route 80 In Morris County Car Fire Causes Delays, Shutdowns On Route 80 In Morris County
Car Fire Causes Delays, Shutdowns On Route 80 In Morris County A car that caught fire on Route 80 caused serious delays and several lane closures in Morris County. The fire broke out on the westbound ramp to Exit 30-Howard Boulevard in Mount Arlington shortly before 1:10 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2, according to 511NJ. Vehicle fire on I-80 westbound ramp to Exit 30 - Howard Blvd (Mount Arlington) All lanes closed https://t.co/BVGzcp6H7O — 511NJ I80 (@511nji80) August 2, 2022 All lanes were initially closed, while two right lanes remain closed. Heavy traffic on I-80 westbound East of Exit 34 - NJ 15 (Wharton) to Exit 30 - Howard Blvd (Mount Arlin…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Double Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Serious Delays, Fluid Spill On Route 78: DEVELOPING Double Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Serious Delays, Fluid Spill On Route 78: DEVELOPING
Double Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Serious Delays, Fluid Spill On Route 78: Developing A crash involving two tractor-trailers spilled fluid on the roadway and serious delays on Route 78, developing reports say. The crash occurred in the eastbound lanes west of Exit 11 to Route 614/Pattenburg Road in Bethlehem Township around 7 a.m. on Friday, July 8, according to 511NJ. Crash and Fuel spill on I-78 eastbound West of Exit 11 - CR 614/Pattenburg Rd (Bethlehem Twp) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed https://t.co/0aKQTOOj4A — 511NJ I78 (@511nji78) July 8, 2022 Two of three right lanes remained closed as of 9:40 a.m. with delays of around 40 minutes, the outlet said. Crash an…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Brush Fire Backs Up Route 287 In Morris County Brush Fire Backs Up Route 287 In Morris County
Brush Fire Backs Up Route 287 In Morris County A Friday morning brush fire was causing traffic delays on Route 287 in Morris County, authorities said. The fire broke out in the southbound lanes south of exit 40 to Route 511 in Parsippany shortly before 9:45 a.m., according to 511NJ. Fire crews in Parsippany and Whippany, as well as the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, were working to douse the blaze, initial reports said. Two of four right lanes were shut down, causing a 10 to 15 minute delay, according to 511NJ. Brush fire on I-287 southbound South of Exit 40 - CR 511/Parsippany Rd (Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp) 2 Right lanes of 4 la…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Trapped Victim Dies In Route 287 Car Fire, State Police Say Trapped Victim Dies In Route 287 Car Fire, State Police Say
Trapped Victim Dies In Route 287 Car Fire, State Police Say One person died after becoming trapped in a car fire on Route 287 Thursday afternoon, state police confirmed. The vehicle went up in flames in the southbound lanes near milepost 32.2 in Harding Township just after 3:15 p.m., NJSP Sgt. Alejandro Goez told DailyVoice.com. There was one confirmed fatality, Goez said. Delays of 15 to 20 minutes were being reported, according to 511NJ. Crash investigation and Vehicle fire on I-287 southbound South of Exit 33 - Harter Rd/US 202 (Harding Twp) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed 15-20 minute delay use caution https://t.co/aNQkUPUbpL — 511NJ I287 …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Backs Up Route 80 In Morris County Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Backs Up Route 80 In Morris County
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Backs Up Route 80 In Morris County A jackknifed tractor-trailer shut down Route 80 westbound Tuesday morning, authorities said. The tractor-trailer collided with a tanker truck and jackknifed at milepost 41 in Parsippany around 9:50 a.m., NJSP Alejandro Goez told Daily Voice. Four of five right lanes were closed for cleanup following the crash, Goez said. Major delays were reported. No serious injuries occurred in the crash, which remained under investigation.

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Causes Delays On Route 78 In Hunterdon County Overturned Tractor-Trailer Causes Delays On Route 78 In Hunterdon County
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Causes Delays On Route 78 In Hunterdon County A tractor-trailer overturned on Route 78 in Hunterdon County, causing major delays Monday afternoon, authorities said. The trailer overturned in the westbound lanes east of Exit 7 and Route 173 in Bethlehem Township shortly before 2 p.m., according to 511NJ78. Overturned Truck on I-78 westbound East of Exit 7 - NJ 173 (Bethlehem Twp) All lanes closed https://t.co/dDpfxlq3Sb — 511NJ I78 (@511nji78) October 25, 2021 All lanes remained closed as of 3:35 p.m., authorities said. The Pattenburg Volunteer Fire Company and Bloomsbury Fire Department were assisting at the scene. Bethlehem…

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by Valerie Musson
Traffic
‘Plan An Alternate Route:’ Weeklong Paving Project Will Cause Delays, Detours In Butler ‘Plan An Alternate Route:’ Weeklong Paving Project Will Cause Delays, Detours In Butler
‘Plan An Alternate Route:’ Weeklong Paving Project Will Cause Delays, Detours In Butler A weeklong paving project is expected to cause delays and detours in Butler, officials said. Road work on Kiel Avenue will begin August 17 from the intersection of Decker Road to Boonton Avenue, Butler Police said. The project is expected to last approximately one week. Work hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Expect delays, or plan an alternate route,” police said.

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by Valerie Musson
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Jersey Shore Pedestrian Struck, Killed Walking On Garden State Parkway, State Police Say Jersey Shore Pedestrian Struck, Killed Walking On Garden State Parkway, State Police Say
Jersey Shore Pedestrian Struck, Killed Walking On Garden State Parkway, State Police Say A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Toyota Friday afternoon while walking on the Garden State Parkway in Ocean County, authorities said. The fatal crash occurred at 2:12 p.m. in a northbound lane of the parkway in Toms River, according to a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police. The parkway experienced heavy traffic delays in both directions as state troopers investigated the crash scene, reports said. A preliminary investigation found that a Toyota Camry "struck a pedestrian in the roadway" near milepost 82, according to the NJSP spokesman, Sgt. First Class Lawrence Peele. The pe…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Morris County Rollover Crash Shuts Down Route 80, Injures Both Drivers, State Police Say Morris County Rollover Crash Shuts Down Route 80, Injures Both Drivers, State Police Say
Morris County Rollover Crash Shuts Down Route 80, Injures Both Drivers, State Police Say Both drivers were injured — one of them seriously — after a Sunday evening rollover crash on Route 80 in Morris County, state police said. The crash occurred in the westbound lanes near milepost 28.4 in Roxbury Township, NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told Daily Voice. A Kia hit the left guardrail, traveled back across the lanes and crashed into a Toyota before hitting the right guardrail and overturning around 5:15 p.m., Curry said. The Kia driver was seriously injured, and the Toyota driver sustained minor injuries in the crash, authorities said. The right and center lanes were shut down for ab…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Police: Driver Charged After Truck Hits Hackettstown Overpass, Overturns Police: Driver Charged After Truck Hits Hackettstown Overpass, Overturns
Police: Driver Charged After Truck Hits Hackettstown Overpass, Overturns The driver of a box truck was charged Wednesday after his vehicle struck a Hackettstown underpass, overturned and started leaking diesel fluid, authorities said. Steven Zemanek, 31, was heading south on Grand Avenue in the 2012 truck when he hit the underpass and overturned just before 2:15 p.m., Hackettstown police said. Zemanek, of Succasunna, was able to get out of the truck, which was two feet and one inch taller than the height of the underpass, police said. He suffered a minor hand injury and was treated at the scene before being charged with careless driving and delaying traffi…

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by Valerie Musson