Traffic Alert: Major Crash and Multiple Construction Projects Disrupt Morris County Roadways

Exercise caution: severe congestion, major car crash with injuries, and lane closures across multiple highways.

[6 OCT. 2023] MORRISTOWN, NJ – A significant traffic accident with injuries has occurred on I-287 southbound, just north of Exit 43 - Parsippany Blvd in Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp. As of 2:09pm today, two right lanes have been closed due to the incident. The repercussions of this accident have caused a ripple effect, resulting in delays spanning from south of Exit 47 - US 202 in Montville Twp to the accident site. Current travel time estimates indicate a delay of 15-20 minutes.

Adding to the day's traffic woes, Morris County is witnessing extensive construction work on various major highways. Here's a breakdown of some of the primary disruptions:

NJ 15: Construction near CR 699/Berkshire Valley Rd in Jefferson Twp has led to a right lane closure, expected to last until 3:00 PM.
NJ 10: Two separate construction events are impacting traffic. One on NJ 10 westbound, stretching from I-287 in Hanover Twp to Yacenda Dr in Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp, and the other around Cooper Rd in Denville Twp. Both result in single-lane closures anticipated to continue till 3:00 PM.
US 46: A lane closure until 3:00 PM is affecting the eastbound traffic near CR 649/Netcong Rd in Mount Olive Twp. Additionally, another construction site west of New Rd in Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp has the right shoulder closed until 4:00 PM.
NJ 23: Various stretches of NJ 23, from North of Alexander Av in Pequannock Twp to Butler, are seeing construction-related disruptions. Both the right shoulder and a right lane have restrictions in place at different sections, with expected clearance times ranging between 3:00 PM and 3:30 PM.

Several other highways, including US 206, I-80, NJ 124, NJ 24, and I-280, also have ongoing construction activities causing partial lane and shoulder closures. The most prolonged disruption is observed on NJ 10 eastbound, where the ramp to Dryden Way in Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp is closed and detoured until 11:59 PM on October 6, 2023.

Residents and visitors are advised to remain informed about these traffic conditions, plan their travel accordingly, and exercise patience and caution while on the roads. With the combination of the crash on I-287 and the myriad of construction projects, driving safely and responsibly becomes paramount.