Major Roadwork in Morris County: Expect Delays Across I-287, US 46, and NJ 23

Multiple construction projects today will impact major roadways, causing lane closures and traffic disruptions throughout Morris County until late afternoon.

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - Motorists traveling through Morris County should plan for significant delays as several construction projects are underway across major roadways, including I-287, US 46, and NJ 23. Road closures, including lane and shoulder blockages, are scheduled to continue until late afternoon, potentially affecting both local and commuter traffic.

I-287 Construction Projects

• Pequannock Township: As of 11:16 AM, construction on I-287 northbound near Exit 52 (NJ 23) has closed the right shoulder. This closure will last until 4:00 PM.
• Harding Township: Construction near Exit 33 (Harter Rd/US 202) on I-287 northbound has closed the right lane, with work continuing until 3:00 PM.
• Parsippany-Troy Hills: Exit 41 (I-80) on I-287 northbound is seeing a closure of the right turn lane, expected to reopen by 1:59 PM.
• Montville Township: The left shoulder at Exit 47 (US 202) on I-287 in both directions has been closed since 7:16 AM, with no specified end time.

US 46 Lane Closures

• Parsippany-Troy Hills: Multiple construction events along US 46 are causing closures today:
  • East of I-80, the right lane is closed westbound until 3:00 PM.
  • West of Naughright Road in Mount Olive Township, the left lane is closed westbound until 3:00 PM.
  • In both directions, the right lane is closed near CR 654/Cherry Hill Rd until 3:00 PM, as well as near US 202/CR 511/Parsippany Blvd.
  • In Denville Township, the right shoulder is closed east of I-80 until 3:00 PM.

NJ 23 Traffic Disruptions

• Butler and West Milford: Construction is affecting NJ 23 in both directions from Maple Lake Road in Butler to Paterson Hamburg Turnpike in West Milford. The right lane remains closed until 3:00 PM.
• Pequannock Township: The right shoulder is closed on NJ 23 in both directions near CR 680/Jackson Avenue, with construction continuing until 4:00 PM.

Additional Closures

• Wharton: The NJ 15 northbound ramp from westbound I-80 is closed, affecting the right lane until 3:00 PM.

Drivers are advised to use alternative routes where possible and anticipate slower travel times throughout the day. These ongoing projects, aimed at improving the region's infrastructure, are expected to be completed by the end of the day for most closures, with some continuing indefinitely.

Motorists should stay informed through traffic updates and exercise caution in construction zones.