Multiple Road Construction Projects Across Morris County Cause Daytime Delays

Residents and commuters should expect disruptions in traffic from multiple construction sites on I-287, NJ 10, US 46, and other roads until late afternoon.

As of this morning, multiple construction events are affecting key roads and highways throughout Morris County, including I-287, NJ 10, US 46, US 206, and NJ 15. The projects, active until this afternoon, are causing lane closures and detours that may impact commutes and travel plans.

Morris County residents are advised to exercise caution and plan their routes carefully due to various construction activities happening across the county. Here are the critical areas affected:

I-287 in Harding Twp:

Northbound lanes near Exit 33 (Harter Rd/US 202) have the right lane closed until 3:00 PM.
Northbound lanes near Exit 37 (NJ 24) in Morris Twp have the right shoulder closed until 2:00 PM.
Northbound lanes near Exit 39 (NJ 10) in Hanover Twp have the right shoulder closed until 2:30 PM.
Southbound lanes near Exit 39 (NJ 10) in Hanover Twp and Exit 42 (US 46) in Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp have the right shoulder closed until 3:00 PM.

NJ 10 in Various Locations:

Eastbound exit ramp at Dryden Way in Hanover Twp is closed and detoured until 3:00 PM.
Both shoulders are closed from Hillside Ave in Roxbury Twp to Mount Pleasant Tpke in Randolph Twp until 3:00 PM.
Eastbound lanes from CR 656 in Randolph Twp to Cairns Rd in Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp have one left lane closed until 3:00 PM.
Eastbound lanes near Morris St in Randolph Twp have the right shoulder closed until 2:30 PM.

US 46 in Mount Olive Twp:

All lanes shift from west of I-80 to CR 649/Netcong Rd until 3:30 PM.

US 206 in Chester Twp:

Both directions near NJ 24/CR 513/West Main St have one right lane closed until 3:30 PM.

NJ 15 in Jefferson Twp:

Both directions near CR 699/Berkshire Valley Rd have all lanes closed intermittently until 3:00 PM.

Local authorities advise drivers to take alternative routes when possible and to follow detour signs in construction zones. They also urge motorists to be cautious, especially during peak traffic hours, and to abide by the reduced speed limits in construction areas.

For residents and commuters in Morris County, especially those in towns like Morristown, Hanover, and Randolph, today's numerous construction projects present significant challenges. With many lanes and shoulders closed or affected, drivers are advised to plan accordingly and factor in additional time for potential delays. The ongoing construction is expected to improve the roadways but comes with short-term inconveniences.