Delays and Construction Impacting Commuters in and Around Morris County
As of the late afternoon today, travelers on several major roads in Morris County are experiencing delays due to an earlier accident and ongoing construction. Here’s what you need to know:
- I-80 Westbound Woes: An earlier accident at Exit 34 - NJ 15 in Wharton, reported at 5:26 PM, has been cleared, but residual delays continue. Motorists can expect a 10-15 minute slowdown while traveling westbound.
- Extended Delays on I-80: Significant congestion is affecting I-80 westbound between Exit 42 - US 202/Littleton Rd in Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp and Exit 30 - Howard Blvd in Mount Arlington. As of 5:31 PM, the current travel time is approximately 60-65 minutes.
- I-287 Northbound Delays: As of 5:28 PM, I-287 northbound is also sluggish. Travel between Exit 37 - NJ 24 in Hanover Twp and Exit 40 - CR 511/Parsippany Rd in Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp is taking 5-10 minutes longer than usual.
- Short Delays on NJ 24: Drivers on NJ 24 westbound might face brief delays. The stretch from east of Exit 1 - CR 511/Whippany Rd in Morris Twp to I-287 in Hanover Twp is experiencing a slowdown of less than 5 minutes as reported at 5:26 PM.
- NJ 15 Construction Alert: Since 7:22 AM, ongoing construction on NJ 15 southbound north of CR 699/Berkshire Valley Rd in Jefferson Twp has led to a closure of all lanes. The bridge over the Rockaway River is closed indefinitely, and a detour is in place.
Motorists are advised to plan for additional travel time or seek alternative routes where possible. Stay tuned for further updates on traffic conditions across Morris County.