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Downed Wires From Crash Close Route 9 For Hours: Woodbridge PD Downed Wires From Crash Close Route 9 For Hours: Woodbridge PD
Downed Wires From Crash Close Route 9 For Hours: Woodbridge PD A stretch of Route 9 was closed Tuesday morning, Jan. 7 due to a weather-related overnight crash, police said. A vehicle struck a utility pole in the northbound lanes, causing wires to fall onto the roadway, Woodbridge Police Captain Brian Murphy said. While no injuries were reported in the single-car crash, all lanes are expected to remain closed during the morning commute as crews work to restore utilities and clear the roadway, Murphy said. "It is anticipated that lanes will remain closed for the morning commute," Murphy stated. "Lanes will reopen as soon as utilities are restored and th…
Major Water Main Break Creates Traffic Chaos On Route 35 In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING) Major Water Main Break Creates Traffic Chaos On Route 35 In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Major Water Main Break Creates Traffic Chaos On Route 35 In Central Jersey (Developing) A significant water main break has closed most of Route 35 in Shrewsbury, officials said. All northbound lanes on Route 35 were closed on Tuesday, Dec. 31, the state Department of Transportation said. Only one of two southbound lanes remained open near Broad Street (Monmouth County Route 520) and Newman Springs Road. The traffic operations center for NJDOT first reported the incident at around 5 a.m., urging drivers to use caution and plan alternate routes to avoid delays. Crews were on-site working to address the break, but officials have not yet provided a timeline for repairs …
Route 1 Crash Bogs Down Lunchtime Traffic In South Brunswick: NJDOT (DEVELOPING) Route 1 Crash Bogs Down Lunchtime Traffic In South Brunswick: NJDOT (DEVELOPING)
Route 1 Crash Bogs Down Lunchtime Traffic In South Brunswick: Njdot (Developing) A crash on Route 1 in South Brunswick caused lane closures and disrupted traffic during the midday commute, officials said. The crash on Route 1 North near Black Horse Lane shut down the right lane and shoulder of the two-lane roadway on Friday, Dec. 13, according to the state Department of Transportation. The crash was first reported at around 11:25 a.m. Authorities worked to clear the scene as delays built in the area. Drivers were urged to find alternate routes or prepare for slower travel. Details about the cause of the crash and whether there were any injuries were not immed…
Small Plane That Took Off From NJ Crashes On I-684, 1 Dead Small Plane That Took Off From NJ Crashes On I-684, 1 Dead
Small Plane That Took Off From NJ Crashes On I-684, 1 Dead One person was killed and another survived a small plane crash along I-684 in Westchester, NY, on Thursday night, Dec. 12, New York State Police confirmed. UPDATE: Cops ID NJ Pilot, NY Passenger Killed In I-684 Plane Crash The FAA said that the pilot of the single-engine Tecnam P-2008 had reported engine issues before crashing around 7:15 p.m. The crash occurred near Exit 2 in Harrison, according to a statement from NYSP. Flight data shows that the plane departed from Linden, NJ. Multiple Jewish news outlets including the Monsey Scoop identified the person killed as 32-…
13 Hurt In Crash Involving Bus Carrying Military Personnel On NJ Turnpike: Report 13 Hurt In Crash Involving Bus Carrying Military Personnel On NJ Turnpike: Report
13 Hurt In Crash Involving Bus Carrying Military Personnel On NJ Turnpike: Report Thirteen people were hurt in a crash on the NJ Turnpike involving a bus carrying military personnel, 6abc reports. The passenger bus had broke down was heading north and was in the right lane and right shoulder when it was struck by a tractor trailer just before 1 p.m. at milepost 25.6 in Runnemede, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. "There were multiple non-life-threatening injuries of occupants on the bus and the driver of the tractor-trailer," Lebron said. Among those injured were 12 people on the bus, which was coming from Maryland, according to 6abc. No further details…
Stunning Video Shows Route 55 Wrong-Way Driver Before Deadly NJ Wreck: Report Stunning Video Shows Route 55 Wrong-Way Driver Before Deadly NJ Wreck: Report
Stunning Video Shows Route 55 Wrong-Way Driver Before Deadly NJ Wreck: Report A 62-year-old man from Philadelphia and a 53-year-old woman from Deptford were killed in a head-on crash in Gloucester County, authorities said. Footage being circulated on social media and obtained by 6abc shows a driver identified by police as Stanley Kahana driving the wrong way for several seconds before slamming head-on into another motorist on Route 55 on Thursday, Sept. 5. According to NJSP, Kahana, 62, of Philadelphia, was heading south on the roadway when he crossed into the northbound lanes and continued driving south just before 9 a.m. Kahana eventually struck a northbound …
Crash With Injuries Backs Up Route 9 Traffic Near Central Jersey Intersection: NJDOT Crash With Injuries Backs Up Route 9 Traffic Near Central Jersey Intersection: NJDOT
Crash With Injuries Backs Up Route 9 Traffic Near Central Jersey Intersection: Njdot A crash with injuries caused significant delays near a busy intersection in Monmouth County, officials said. The crash happened at the intersection of Route 9 and Schank Road (Route 79) in Freehold Township, the state Department of Transportation said at 3:06 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Two northbound and three southbound lanes were closed on Route 9. Traffic on Route 79 wasn't allowed to cross the intersection. It was unclear how many people were injured or how many vehicles were involved in the crash as of press time. NJDOT also said five- to 10-minute delays were expected and drivers i…
Early-Morning Crash Clogs Garden State Parkway In Woodbridge Early-Morning Crash Clogs Garden State Parkway In Woodbridge
Early-Morning Crash Clogs Garden State Parkway In Woodbridge A portion of the Garden State Parkway was seeing heavy delays early Monday, Aug. 19 due to a crash. The accident happened in the southbound lanes, north of Exit 129 to the NJ Turnpike in Woodbridge.  As of 6:30 a.m., heavy delays were reported.
Crash Blocks Toll Lanes On Parkway In East Orange Crash Blocks Toll Lanes On Parkway In East Orange
Crash Blocks Toll Lanes On Parkway In East Orange A crash early Thursday, July 25 blocked several toll lanes in East Orange on the Garden State Parkway. As of 7:50 a.m., emergency response vehicles were at the scene with property damage at Exit 145.  The vehicle appears to have crashed while leaving the toll lanes. Delays were reported.
Details Released In Pre-Holiday Wreck That Jammed Garden State Parkway For Miles Details Released In Pre-Holiday Wreck That Jammed Garden State Parkway For Miles
Details Released In Pre-Holiday Wreck That Jammed Garden State Parkway For Miles Details have been released in a crash that caused serious delays along the Garden State Parkway on one of the busiest travel times of the year. Just before 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, a Honda SUV driven by a 62-year-old Jackson man was heading south in the local lanes while a Toyota SUV driven by a 20-year-old Montville man were both heading south in the express lanes, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. Near milepost 115.9, the Honda veered off the roadway to the left, crossing the grass median between the local and express lanes, Lebron said. The Honda then crossed the expr…
Pavement Heave Causes Major Traffic Jam On Garden State Parkway Pavement Heave Causes Major Traffic Jam On Garden State Parkway
Pavement Heave Causes Major Traffic Jam On Garden State Parkway Morning rush hour traffic appeared to be moving smoothly on the Garden State Parkway after buckled pavement caused major delays in Toms River. A pavement heave was found on the southbound side near milepost 82.7, the parkway said on Twitter at 5:47 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2. Emergency repairs forced the right lane to close, causing significant delays during a busy Fourth of July holiday travel week. Heaves can happen when moisture underneath pavement expands during hot weather, especially when temperatures are above 90 degrees, according to AccuWeather. Posted by Scott Binkley o…
Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 287 Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 287
Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 287 All lanes of Route 287 were closed due to a crash late Thursday, June 27, the NJDOT site says. The NJDOT site said police were on scene of a crash investigation in the northbound lanes south of Route 202 as of 11 p.m. The crash itself happened just after 8:30 p.m., preliminary reports say. UPDATE: Motorcyclist, 28, Killed In Route 287 Crash In Bridgewater Delays of 30 minutes were being reported.
Crash Shuts Garden State Parkway In Woodbridge Crash Shuts Garden State Parkway In Woodbridge
Crash Shuts Garden State Parkway In Woodbridge Delays were being reported along the Garden State Parkway due to a crash on Sunday evening, June 23. It happened in Woodbridge near the Colonia Service area around 6:55 p.m. As of press time, multiple emergency response vehicles were at the scene.