I-78 EB Ramp Closure March 30, 7a-3:30p, Berkeley Heights

I-78 eastbound ramp from Diamond Hill Road closed and detoured tomorrow in Berkeley Heights, Union County

The closure is necessary to remove the concrete barrier and reopen the ramp

The I-78 eastbound ramp from Diamond Hill Road is scheduled to be closed from 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, March 30 to remove the concrete barrier and reopen the right turn lane onto the ramp in Berkeley Heights, Union County. If work is completed earlier, the ramp will reopen sooner.

In addition, the right lane on Diamond Hill Road northbound remains closed for drainage work. It is expected to reopen later this spring. One lane will be maintained.

The following ramp detours will be in place tomorrow:

Diamond Hill Road northbound to I-78 eastbound:

• Motorists on Diamond Hill Road northbound wishing to take the ramp to I-78 eastbound will be directed to turn right onto Valley Road, which is before the ramp to I-78 eastbound
• Turn left onto Glenside Avenue
• Turn left to take the ramp to I-78 eastbound

Diamond Hill Road southbound to I-78 eastbound detour:

• Motorists on Diamond Hill Road southbound wishing to take the ramp to I-78 eastbound will be directed to turn left onto McMane Avenue, which is before the ramp to I-78 eastbound
• Turn left onto Glenside Avenue
• Turn left to take the ramp to I-78 eastbound

The work is part of a $10.5 million state-funded maintenance project to improve drainage at various locations in eight counties throughout North Jersey.

The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for construction updates and real-time travel information.