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Construction Alerts: Lane Closures Across Morris County Today
Multiple Lane Closures and Delays Expected Across Key Routes
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Drivers navigating Morris County should brace for numerous lane closures and potential delays as construction projects are underway across several major roadways. Key routes affected include I-287, NJ 10, NJ 124, NJ 23, I-80, US 46, NJ 53, and US 202, with operations scheduled to end by 3 pm.
On I-287, three separate projects are impacting traffic flow:
- Southbound lanes near Exit 37 - NJ 24 in Hanover Twp are seeing left lane closures from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
- Another segment southbound near Exit 52 - NJ 23 in Kinnelon has the right lane closed during the same hours.
- Northbound traffic near Exit 37 - NJ 24 in Morris Twp is also affected, with the left lane closure from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and a right shoulder closure reported from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
NJ 10 is experiencing disruptions at two locations:
- Eastbound lanes near Mount Pleasant Tpke in Denville Twp with a right lane closure until 11:30 PM.
- Another section eastbound at Mary Louise Av in Roxbury Twp, with all lanes subject to intermittent closures until 2:00 PM.
NJ 124 witnesses work in both directions, stretching from I-287 in Morristown to Montclair Av/Millburn Av/CR 630 in Maplewood Twp, promising all lanes open until 3:00 PM, suggesting minimal disruption but caution for drivers.
On NJ 23, northbound lanes near I-287 in Riverdale are partially closed with one right lane shut until 3:00 PM.
I-80’s westbound stretch east of Exit 25 - US 206 in Mount Olive Twp sees the right shoulder taken up by construction until 3:00 PM.
US 46 hosts several construction spots:
- Westbound lanes east of CR 659/Blackwell St in Dover with one right lane closure until 3:00 PM.
- Both directions east of CR 637/Beverwyck Rd in Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp have one left lane closed until 3:00 PM.
- A significant closure from west of CR 644/Main St in Rockaway Twp to east of I-80 in Denville Twp, affecting all lanes and the right shoulder until 3:00 PM.
US 202 in both directions north of CR 646/Tempe Wick Rd in Harding Twp will have one right lane and shoulder closed until 2:00 PM.
NJ 53 rounds out the list with construction from south of NJ 10 in Morris Plains to I-80 in Denville Twp; all lanes will remain open until 3:00 PM.
Motorists are urged to plan their routes accordingly, allowing extra time for travel or seeking alternate paths where possible. These construction activities are essential for the maintenance and enhancement of Morris County's transportation infrastructure.
