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Vehicle Fire Shuts Down I-287 South In Central Jersey, Significant Delays Expected: NJDOT Vehicle Fire Shuts Down I-287 South In Central Jersey, Significant Delays Expected: NJDOT
Vehicle Fire Shuts Down I-287 South In Central Jersey, Significant Delays Expected: Njdot A vehicle fire on Interstate 287 in Edison Township has forced the closure of all lanes and the right shoulder, causing significant traffic delays during the morning commute, officials said. The vehicle fire erupted on I-287 South just south of Exit 2 at around 9:35 a.m., the state Department of Transportation said. All lanes and the right shoulder were closed as emergency crews responded to the scene. Drivers in the area should expect delays of 10 to 15 minutes and consider alternate routes if possible. Officials are working to clear the scene and reopen lanes as quickly as possible.…

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by Chris Spiker
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Truck Veers Off I-287 In Central Jersey (UPDATED) Truck Veers Off I-287 In Central Jersey (UPDATED)
Truck Veers Off I-287 In Central Jersey (Updated) A vehicle veered off of Interstate 287 in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 7:30 a.m. on Friday, May 10 northbound near Exit 4 (Durham Road) in South Plainfield, according to New Jersey State Police. Troopers responded to a motorist aid, said Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron, a State Police spokesman. Upon the trooper’s arrival, a Freightliner box truck ran off the road and into a ditch, he said. There were no injuries reported, Lebron said. Two right lanes of three lanes were closed causing traffic delays, 511nj.org reported.

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by Jon Craig
Traffic
Car Overturns In Fiery Crash On Garden State Parkway (DEVELOPING) Car Overturns In Fiery Crash On Garden State Parkway (DEVELOPING)
Car Overturns In Fiery Crash On Garden State Parkway (Developing) A fiery crash involving an overturned car caused delays along the Garden State Parkway during evening rush hour Thursday, Oct. 5. It happened on the southbound side in Aberdeen near Exit 117, the state's DOT website shows. A New Jersey State Police spokesperson said the crash involved a BMW and Chevrolet both traveling south. The BMW lost directional control, collided with the Chevrolet, overturned and subsequently caught fire near milepost 119.6. Heavy delays were being reported as of 6 p.m. Based on a preliminary investigation, The driver of the BMW was transported to an …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Tractor Trailer Downs Wires, Creates Traffic Mess In Toms River Tractor Trailer Downs Wires, Creates Traffic Mess In Toms River
Tractor Trailer Downs Wires, Creates Traffic Mess In Toms River A tractor-trailer crash downed wires and caused traffic delays Saturday, Aug. 5 in Toms River, as first reported by Ocean County Scanner News. Photos of the scene on Hooper Avenue at South Shore show tangled wires on the back of the truck.  TOMS RIVER: Expect Delays & Seek Alternate Route on Hooper (CR 549) @ South Shore for a serious motor vehicle crash.... Posted by Ocean County Scanner News on Saturday, August 5, 2023 The crash happened just after 11:30 a.m., causing widespread outages that impacted traffic signals. No further information was provided. Delays were to be expecte…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Delaware Memorial Bridge Lanes Closed Due To Major Construction Delaware Memorial Bridge Lanes Closed Due To Major Construction
Delaware Memorial Bridge Lanes Closed Due To Major Construction Construction on the New Jersey-bound side of the Delaware Memorial Bridge has temporarily closed two northbound lanes of traffic, authorities said. Highway crews started work to replace the bridge deck and expansion joints on Thursday, Sept. 15 as part of a $71 million project. The first phase of a three-part construction project will result in the two lanes being closed through Nov. 22, according to the Delaware River and Bay Authority. A third NJ-bound lane will be closed overnight when concrete is being poured, they said. Motorists may encounter delays, particularly durin…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Truck Crash Causes Heavy Delays At Central Jersey Rush (DEVELOPING) Truck Crash Causes Heavy Delays At Central Jersey Rush (DEVELOPING)
Truck Crash Causes Heavy Delays At Central Jersey Rush (Developing) A crash involving a truck was causing heavy traffic delays in Central Jersey, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 8 on the Basilone Bridge in New Brunswick, initial reports said. There were heavy truck lane delays, a report said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig