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Wednesday August 30 2023 12:37pm
Multiple Road Construction Projects Underway in Morris County; Plan Ahead!
Residents of Morris County, including Morristown, should brace for traffic delays as several road construction projects are currently underway. Major arteries like I-287, NJ 15, and I-80 are affected, with various lane and shoulder closures.
I-287 Construction Updates
- As of 10:21am, I-287 northbound at Exit 44 - US 202 in Boonton will be closed until 5:30 PM on September 02, 2023.
- Construction on I-287 southbound near Exit 52 - NJ 23 in Kinnelon has led to a right shoulder closure, which will remain in place until 3:00 PM.
- Another right shoulder closure is in effect on I-287 southbound near Exit 52 - NJ 23 in Riverdale, expected to last until 3:00 PM.
NJ 15 Construction Updates
- As of 10:00am, NJ 15 in both directions near CR 699/Berkshire Valley Rd in Rockaway Twp has one right lane closed until 3:00 PM.
- Additionally, intermittent full-lane closures are in effect on NJ 15 southbound from North of Taylor Rd to North of CR 699/Berkshire Valley Rd in Jefferson Twp until 3:00 PM.
I-80 Construction Updates
- As of 9:00am, I-80 eastbound near Exit 28 - CR 631/US 46 in Roxbury Twp has a right shoulder closure until 2:00 PM.
- A similar closure is happening on I-80 eastbound near Exit 30 - Howard Blvd in Mount Arlington, expected to last until 2:00 PM.
- I-80 westbound near Exit 34 - NJ 15 in Wharton has its right lane closed until 1:00 PM.
- Additionally, I-80 westbound near Exit 38 - US 46 in Denville Twp has its right lane closed until 2:00 PM.
Other Road Construction Updates
- NJ 10 in both directions, ranging from Ledgewood Traffic Circle in Roxbury Twp to Prospect Ave in West Orange Twp, has one left lane closed until 3:00 PM.
- I-280 westbound near I-80 in Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp has its right shoulder closed until 3:00 PM.
- US 46 in both directions at CR 667/Mt. Olive Rd in Mount Olive Twp will experience a lane shift until 3:30 PM.
The wave of construction projects aims to improve road infrastructure but will likely cause significant delays in the short term. Commuters are advised to plan their routes accordingly and be aware of alternate paths to reach their destinations.
