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Serious Crash Shuts Route 78
A serious crash closed all lanes of Route 78 in Union County on Friday, April 10. All lanes were closed as of press time. The crash happened in the westbound lanes, west of Exit 43 in Union County at approximately 10:50 a.m. Traffic cameras showed cars at a complete stop on the highway.
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Crash Shuts Down All Lanes On Garden State Parkway
If you came to this news story seeking info in the Woodbridge Parkway crash, click here. All southbound lanes of the Garden State Parkway were blocked late Tuesday morning following a crash Wednesday morning, Dec. 23 in Essex County the DOT site shows. As of 11:37 a.m., a crash was reported on the Garden State Parkway southbound just south of Exit 143C (NJ 124) in Irvington. Traffic was backed up for miles in either direction.
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Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Triggers 10-Vehicle Crash On NJ Turnpike (
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A tractor-trailer crash involving 10 vehicles left six people injured on the New Jersey Turnpike in South Jersey on Friday, Dec. 12, state police said. A Peterbilt tractor-trailer was traveling south when the driver changed lanes into the left shoulder to avoid a collision with traffic just before 4 p.m., in the southbound lanes at milepost 35.5 in Mount Laurel, NJSP Tpr. II Christopher Postorino said. The maneuver caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, police said. The tractor-trailer first struck a Toyota SUV, then continued forward and jackknifed. The truck then stru…
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Bus Bursts Into Flames On Tappan Zee Bridge (
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A Hudson Link bus burst into flames on the Tappan Zee Bridge on Friday afternoon, Nov. 21, shutting down multiple lanes and causing delays before firefighters brought the blaze under control. The fire began just before 1:40 p.m. as the bus was traveling south across the span. The vehicle, which was carrying four passengers, became fully engulfed, but they and the driver were safely evacuated and transferred to another bus, New York State Police said in an update at around 5 p.m. No injuries were reported, and no other vehicles were involved. Video shared by Monsey Scoop shows the bus eng…
Real Estate
$1B Netflix Studio Sparks Plans To Transform Jersey Shore Plaza
A long-struggling Jersey Shore shopping plaza is getting a second chance. TFE Properties, LLC has acquired Orchard Plaza, a 10-acre retail center on Route 35 South in Oakhurst, the company announced. The plaza, which first opened in 1980 as a booming retail hub, has faced growing vacancies over the years. Now, the East Windsor–based developer is planning a full-scale revival. “Monmouth County is an ever-growing destination for residents, vacationers, commuters, and businesses,” said Carey Tajfel, the president of TFE Properties. “And with the new Netflix production facility coming to the f…
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$12M Bridge Work To Close Portions Of Route 280: Here's Where
Drivers heading across the Passaic River on Route 280 between Morris and Essex counties should expect overnight delays next week as a major $12 million construction project gets underway, officials said. Beginning 10 p.m. Monday, July 21, through 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, crews will close lanes in both directions on I-280 between East Hanover and Roseland. Nightly closures will continue through Thursday, July 24, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. At least one lane will remain open in each direction. The work kicks off a federally funded $12 million effort to replace the I-28…
Police & Fire
Mugshot Shows Driver, 62, Charged After Mowing Down Anti
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A North Bergen woman was arrested after police say she hit several protesters with her vehicle during a public demonstration in Fairview on Saturday, July 12 (scroll for video). The incident happened around midday around 2:!5 p.m., at the intersection of Fairview and Anderson avenues, according to Fairview Police Chief Vincent Bellucci. Demonstrators were crossing the intersection, temporarily holding up traffic, when a confrontation began between one of the participants and a motorist, later identified as Linda Roglen, Bellucci said. One of the demonstrators spat on Roglen — which i…
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Rock Legend Cancels All 2025 Tour Dates Due To Health Concerns
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason has canceled his remaining tour dates in 2025 after doctors discovered a serious heart condition during a routine checkup that requires immediate treatment. Mason, age 78, announced the decision on Facebook, pulling the plug on his Traffic Jam West Coast tour. While the news marks an unexpected halt for the English singer-guitarist known for his work with Traffic and a litany of rock legends, his team emphasized the prognosis is optimistic. “I'm heartbroken to have to cancel these dates, but it’s doctor’s orders,” Mason said. “I’ll be back, and …
Lifestyle
Memorial Day Travel Expected To Break 20-Year Record
More Americans are planning trips for Memorial Day weekend, with a new forecast suggesting this year could set a new benchmark for holiday travel. AAA projects more than 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home during the five-day holiday stretch, making it the busiest Memorial Day weekend for domestic travel since 2005. That year, 44 million people took trips. This year’s forecast includes an estimated 39.4 million people expected to hit the road. Driving remains the preferred travel method for Memorial Day, with roughly 87 percent choosing to travel by car. Lower-t…
Police & Fire
Crash Shuts Down Lanes On Route 80:
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A car crash on Route 80 has snarled traffic in Roxbury Township on the morning of Friday, April 4, authorities said. The crash occurred on Route 80 west of Exit 34 by Route 15, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. All lanes are closed eastbound, while all lanes are open westbound, the DOT said. This is a developing story, check back later for any additional updates.
Police & Fire
Abandoned Mineshaft Collapse Revealed As Cause Of Route 80 Sinkhole: DOT
The collapse of an abandoned mineshaft caused the massive sinkhole on Route 80 in Morris County, authorities said on Friday, Dec. 27. Route 80 eastbound remains closed after the 40-foot by 40-foot sinkhole appeared on the morning of Thursday, Dec. 26, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. Crews have stabilized the area and began excavation work Thursday night in the right shoulder and right lane on I-80 eastbound, near mile post 34 in Wharton, the DOT said. Crews will continue working around the clock to complete the repair and reopen the highway as soon as possible, t…
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Record 8.7M Thanksgiving Travelers Expected At Port Authority Crossings: What You Need To Know
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is preparing for a record-breaking 8.7 million travelers to use its airports and crossings during the Thanksgiving travel period, from Monday, Nov. 25, to Monday, Dec. 2. Travelers should expect heavy traffic, longer wait times, and parking challenges, the agency announced on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Approximately 3.2 million passengers are expected to travel through John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, and New York Stewart International airports—an increase of 2% from last year’s record volume. To accommodat…
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John Gaudreau's Wife Announces Pregnancy With Third Baby At Funeral
As if the Gaudreau's story couldn't get any more tragic, Johnny's wife, Meredith, announced she's nine weeks pregnant with their third child — "a total surprise" — at his funeral service on Monday, Sept. 9. During her eulogy live-streamed by the Calgary Flames, Meredith said she and John shared an amazing six months as a family of four. Then announced there was another baby on the way. The audience audibly gasped at the news. "These will forever be the best six months of my life," she said from the service in Delaware County, PA. "There's specifically one week I'll cherish forever, it…
Police & Fire
One Injured In Three-Car Crash On Route 80:
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One person was injured in a three-car crash on Route 80 in Parsippany on the morning of Thursday, Aug. 8, authorities said. At 11:52 a.m., troopers responded to Route 80 eastbound at mile 42 for the collision between three passenger vehicles, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. A driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.
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Prosecutor's Office Investigating Route 31 In Clinton Township
A serious crash closed all lanes of Route 31 in Clinton Township on Tuesday afternoon, June 18. The NJDOT site says it happened at West Main Street. As of 4:30 p.m., all lanes were closed. UPDATE: Details Released In Deadly Route 31 Dump Truck Crash On Wednesday, June 19, local police directed Daily Voice to the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office. The spokesperson was not immediately available for comment.
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