Morris County Traffic Alert: Widespread Construction, Incidents Cause Delays on Key Roads

From early incidents on I-80 to heavy construction across the county, travelers face lane closures and delays; caution and alternative routes advised.

Morris County is experiencing a series of road-related events today, ranging from earlier incidents to heavy traffic and extensive construction activities. Motorists are advised to plan accordingly, as several major routes including I-80, US 46, and NJ 23 have been affected.

Earlier Incident on I-80: 

As of 8:32am, there's an earlier incident and emergency construction on I-80 westbound West of Exit 27 - NJ 183/US 206 in Mount Olive Twp. This has led to the closure of 1 left lane.

Heavy Traffic on US 46: 

Heavy traffic was reported on US 46 eastbound in the vicinity of I-80 in Mount Olive Twp as of 8:25am. Though the current travel time is less than 5 minutes, drivers should remain vigilant.

Construction Activities Across the County:

 The day also sees a string of construction activities on several key routes, leading to lane closures and potential delays:

1. NJ 24: Construction is ongoing in both directions from West of Exit 7 - NJ 124/JFK Parkway in Chatham to East of Exit 9B - Millburn/Springfield in Springfield Twp. 1 left lane closed in both directions until 2:30 PM.
2. NJ 15: As of 9:00am, there's construction in both directions in the vicinity of CR 699/Berkshire Valley Rd in Rockaway Twp. 1 right lane closed until 3:00 PM.
3. US 46: Construction on US 46 westbound East of NJ 183/Netcong Circle in Roxbury Twp has the right shoulder closed until 3:00 PM. Another construction event is ongoing on US 46 in both directions from West of CR 642/Kenvil Av in Roxbury Twp to West of CR 669/Canfield Av in Mine Hill Twp. The right shoulder will be closed until 3:00 PM.
4. NJ 23: Construction on NJ 23 in both directions from North of Alexander Av in Pequannock Twp to North of Maple Lake Rd in Kinnelon will result in the right shoulder being closed until 3:00 PM.
5. I-80: As of 9:00am, there's construction on I-80 eastbound in the vicinity of Exit 42 - US 202/Littleton Rd in Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp. Left lane will be closed until 1:00 PM.

The widespread construction activities and the earlier incident have led to cautionary notices for the residents of Morris County. Commuters are urged to exercise caution, consider alternative routes, and stay updated with real-time traffic updates.