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Multiple Construction Projects Across Morris County Roads to Impact Traffic Today
Urgent roadwork leads to lane and shoulder closures on key routes including I-80, NJ 15, and US 46, affecting daily commutes until this afternoon.
A flurry of construction activities has been reported on major roadways across Morris County today, causing lane and shoulder closures. Residents are advised to plan their commutes accordingly, as the disruptions are expected to last until the afternoon hours.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation has sanctioned a series of construction events affecting the driving conditions in various parts of Morris County.
As of this morning, construction projects are underway on several routes:
- I-80 Eastbound: Construction near Exit 34 - NJ 15 in Rockaway Twp has closed the left lane. The closure is expected to last until 3:00 PM.
- NJ 15 Southbound: Near CR 699/Berkshire Valley Rd in Jefferson Twp, one right lane is closed due to construction. This too will last until 3:00 PM.
- NJ 23: Ongoing construction in both directions from North of Alexander Av in Pequannock Twp to North of Maple Lake Rd in Kinnelon has resulted in the right shoulder being closed until 3:00 PM.
- NJ 10: Multiple sections are affected. In the vicinity of Ramada Dr in East Hanover Twp, the right shoulder is closed until 3:00 PM. Another project from Manor Ln in Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp to Harvest Ln in Livingston Twp has one right lane closed until 3:00 PM.
- US 46: Construction from West of CR 642/Kenvil Av in Roxbury Twp to West of CR 669/Canfield Av in Mine Hill Twp has closed the right shoulder. The project is expected to last until 3:00 PM.
- I-80 Westbound: Three separate projects are causing right shoulder closures near Exit 39 - NJ 53 in Denville Twp, Exit 34 - NJ 15 in Wharton, and Exit 38 - US 46 in Denville Twp. These are expected to last until 2:30 PM.
All the mentioned construction activities commenced this morning and are scheduled to continue until the afternoon.
Although the New Jersey Department of Transportation has not provided specific reasons for these construction activities, such efforts are generally undertaken for road repair or improvements.
Travelers are advised to exercise caution and consider alternate routes where possible. Traffic updates can be monitored via local news and social media channels to stay abreast of the situation.
The surge in construction projects throughout Morris County is expected to impact local traffic significantly today. Residents and commuters are advised to plan their journeys accordingly to avoid possible delays.
