Roadwork Across Morris County: Lane and Shoulder Closures Impact Major Routes

Motorists should expect delays and detours as construction continues across several key highways in Morris County, with various lanes and shoulders closed throughout the day. Below is a breakdown of affected areas and scheduled lane closures:

I-287 Southbound:
- Exit 52 - NJ 23 in Riverdale: Right shoulder closed until 3:00 PM.
- Exit 33 - Harter Rd/US 202 in Harding Twp: Right shoulder closed until 2:00 PM.
- Exit 44 - US 202 in Boonton: Right shoulder closed until 1:59 PM.
I-287 Northbound:
- Exit 30 - North Maple Ave in Harding Twp: Left lane closed until 3:00 PM.
- Exit 34 to Exit 39 (spanning Morris Twp to Hanover Twp): Right lane closed until 2:00 PM.
NJ 23:
- Maple Lake Rd in Butler to North of Paterson Hamburg Tpke in West Milford Twp: Right lane closed until 3:00 PM.
- South of CR 618/Kinnelon Rd/Keil Rd in Butler: Right shoulder closed until 3:30 PM.
NJ 53:
- North of US 202 in Morris Plains: Right lane closed until 3:00 PM.
- Southbound at US 46 in Denville Twp: Right lane and shoulder closed until 3:00 PM.
US 46:
- CR 654/Cherry Hill Rd in Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp: Right lane closed until 3:00 PM.
- From US 202/Parsippany Blvd to I-287 in Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp: Right lane closed until 3:00 PM.
- From Mountain Lakes Blvd in Mountain Lakes to Cherry Hill Rd in Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp: Left lane closed until 3:00 PM.
- West of I-80 in Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp: Left lane closed until 3:00 PM.
I-280 Westbound:
- West of Exit 4 - Eisenhower Pkwy to East of Exit 1W - New Rd in East Hanover Twp: Right shoulder closed until 3:30 PM.

Motorists Advised to Plan Ahead

Travelers should anticipate delays and consider alternate routes where possible. Construction crews are expected to be working through early afternoon, with most closures ending by 3:00 PM. Drivers should remain cautious and follow posted signage through construction zones.

For real-time updates, motorists can check the New Jersey Department of Transportation's traffic alerts to stay informed about changing road conditions.