Alert
Thursday October 26 2023 2:17pm
Multiple Traffic Incidents and Construction Projects Cause Delays Across Morris County
From a crash on I-287 to emergency construction on NJ 10, Morris County commuters face a challenging day.
A series of traffic disruptions including a crash, emergency construction, and numerous ongoing construction projects have created a challenging landscape for motorists across Morris County, particularly in Morristown and Hanover Township.
Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How
- Who: Commuters in Morris County
- What: A crash on I-287, emergency construction on NJ 10, and multiple other construction projects
- When: As of 9:00 am to 3:00 pm today for most construction; Crash reported at 2:07 pm; Emergency construction reported at 10:56 am
- Where: Various locations including I-287, NJ 10, NJ 15, NJ 124, and US 46 among others
- Why: Required maintenance, improvements, and unforeseen incidents
- How: Lane closures, causing delays and affecting travel time
Incident Breakdown
- Crash on I-287: As of 2:07 pm, a crash occurred on I-287 northbound, South of Exit 39 - NJ 10 in Hanover Township, with one left lane closed.
- Emergency Construction on NJ 10: At 10:56 am, emergency construction commenced on NJ 10 westbound at South Jefferson Rd in Hanover Township, causing one right lane to close.
- Delays on NJ 10: Reported at 11:39 am, delays were observed on NJ 10 westbound from Mount Pleasant Avenue to South Jefferson Rd in Hanover Township, with a current travel time of less than 5 minutes.
- Ongoing Construction: Additional roadwork has been reported on multiple other routes including NJ 15, NJ 124, and US 46, affecting various lanes and shoulders.
Commuters are advised to be cautious, allow for extra travel time, and to remain updated on current road conditions.