Construction Events and Wide Load Incident Clog Morris County Roads Today

As of this morning and early afternoon, numerous construction projects and a wide load obstruction on NJ 15 are causing road closures and lane restrictions across Morris County, affecting daily commuters and local residents.

A series of construction events and a wide load disruption on major routes demand driver attention and patience through the day. Here's what you need to know:

Wide Load in Wharton Affects NJ 15

At 1:54 pm, a wide load obstructed the NJ 15 northbound ramp from CR 634/N. Main St in Wharton. Authorities have closed and detoured all lanes until further notice.

Multiple Construction Events Across the County

NJ 15 Construction

Starting at 10:00 am, construction was reported on NJ 15 in both directions near CR 699/Berkshire Valley Rd in Rockaway Twp. All lanes will remain open until 3:00 PM. Additionally, construction on NJ 15 southbound will intermittently close all lanes from North of Taylor Rd to North of CR 699/Berkshire Valley Rd in Jefferson Twp until 3:00 PM.

US 46 Lane Closures

Construction on US 46 began at 9:42 am near Naughright Rd in Mount Olive Twp, with one left lane closed until 3:00 PM. Another construction event was reported eastbound from East of I-287 to West of CR 637/Beverwyck Rd in Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp, closing one right lane until 3:00 PM. Further lane shifts at CR 667/Mt. Olive Rd in Mount Olive Twp will last until 3:30 PM.

Additional Roadworks

• NJ 10: One left lane is closed in both directions from Ledgewood Traffic Circle in Roxbury Twp to Prospect Av in West Orange Twp until 3:00 PM.
• I-287: Right shoulders are closed southbound near Exit 52 - NJ 23 in Riverdale and Kinnelon until 3:00 PM.
• NJ 23: Right shoulders are closed in both directions from North of Alexander Av in Pequannock Twp to North of Maple Lake Rd in Kinnelon until 3:00 PM.
• I-280: Right shoulder is closed westbound in the vicinity of I-80 in Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp until 3:00 PM.

What To Expect

Motorists are advised to anticipate delays and consider alternative routes or means of transportation. The county has not provided estimates on when normal traffic conditions will resume.

Given the multiple construction activities and the wide load event, local drivers are advised to stay informed and consider alternative routes throughout the day.