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Traffic Alert: Closure on Route 22 EB Ramp to Route 82/Morris Avenue Tonight in Union Township
Necessary paving work will close and detour the Route 22 eastbound ramp to Route 82/Morris Avenue, along with a lane closure on Route 82, as part of a larger $9.8 million federally-funded project to improve pedestrian safety and traffic flow.
Commuters in Union Township, Union County, must be prepared for a detour as the Route 22 eastbound ramp to Route 82/Morris Avenue eastbound will be closed tonight from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for paving work. A right lane on Route 82 will also be closed at the same time.
The Detour:
- Who: Motorists traveling on Route 22 eastbound to Route 82/Morris Avenue eastbound.
- What: Closure and detour of the Route 22 eastbound ramp and the right lane on Route 82/Morris Avenue eastbound.
- When: Tonight, Monday, August 21, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday, August 22.
- Where: Union Township, Union County.
- Why: To pave the end of the ramp and the right lane, part of the larger improvement project.
- How: The following detour will be in place for affected motorists:
- Continue on Route 22 eastbound.
- Take the exit for Vauxhall Road.
- Turn left onto Vauxhall Road.
- Turn right onto Salem Road back to Route 82/Morris Avenue.
Project Details:
- Cost: $9.8 million, federally funded.
- Scope: Pedestrian and safety improvements on Route 82/Morris Avenue from Caldwell Avenue to Lehigh Avenue in Union Township.
- Improvements: Replacement of eight traffic signals, installation of ADA-compliant ramps, high-visibility crosswalks, dedicated left turn lanes, widening of Lehigh Avenue, adjustments to the median, lighting and drainage improvements, and repaving the entire corridor.
- Completion: Fall 2023.
This detour and project are part of an essential effort to enhance safety and accessibility along the Route 82/Morris Avenue corridor for residents of Union Township and nearby areas, including Morristown and Morris County. The improvements aim to create a more efficient traffic flow and safer pedestrian crossings, potentially impacting daily commutes and contributing to the overall quality of local transportation infrastructure.
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 real-time updates and additional construction information.
