Extensive Construction Causes Lane Closures on I-287, US 46, and NJ 53

Numerous road closures and lane reductions will impact Morristown-area commuters until 3:00 PM today.

Heavy construction across several major highways, including I-287, US 46, and NJ 53, is causing multiple lane closures and delays for travelers in Morristown and surrounding areas. As of 9:00 AM, the affected roadways include:

• I-287 Southbound: Right lane closed between Exit 41 (I-80, Parsippany-Troy Hills) and Exit 35 (NJ 124, Morristown). Expected to reopen by 3:00 PM.
• I-287 Southbound (Montville Township): Left lane closure near Exit 47 (US 202) through 3:00 PM.
• NJ 53: Right shoulder closed in both directions around Park Road in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township until 3:00 PM.
• US 46 (Multiple Locations):
  • Westbound and eastbound lanes around I-287 in Parsippany-Troy Hills with various lane and shoulder closures.
  • Closures also extend to Cherry Hill Road and Hook Mountain Road in Montville, impacting deceleration lanes and right shoulders in both directions.
  • The westbound deceleration lane is closed from CR 654 (Cherry Hill Road) to CR 618 (Mountain Lakes Boulevard).

Additional closures include right shoulders on I-280 westbound near Exit 1W in East Hanover Township. These closures are expected to clear by 3:00 PM.

Drivers are advised to plan alternate routes and expect potential delays due to the significant impact on major commuting routes in the region.