Traffic Alert: Multiple Incidents and Construction Causing Delays Across Morris County Highways

Motorists should prepare for lane closures, delays, and heavy traffic on I-80, I-287, and NJ 10 due to accidents and ongoing construction.

Key Updates:

Overturned Tractor Trailers:

I-287 Northbound (Boonton): A tractor-trailer overturned south of Exit 44 (US 202) as of 11:25 a.m., resulting in the closure of the right lane.

I-80 Eastbound (Rockaway Township): Another overturned tractor-trailer west of Exit 34 (NJ 15) as of 11:16 a.m., has closed two left lanes.

Traffic Delays:

I-287 Northbound: Delays are reported between North of Exit 42 (US 46, Parsippany-Troy Hills) and Exit 44 (US 202, Boonton), with travel times estimated at 5–10 minutes.

I-80 Eastbound: Heavy traffic persists from East of Exit 25 (US 206, Mount Olive Township) to West of Exit 34 (NJ 15, Rockaway Township), with travel times ranging from 45–50 minutes.

Construction Closures:

I-287 Northbound: Right lane is closed between Exit 35 (NJ 124, Morristown) and Exit 41 (I-80, Parsippany-Troy Hills) until 2:00 p.m.

I-287 Southbound: Right lane is closed between Exit 35 (NJ 124, Morristown) and Exit 33 (Harter Rd/US 202, Harding Township) until 3:00 p.m.

I-287 Shoulders: Construction affects the right shoulder between Exit 47 (US 202, Montville Township) and Exit 41 (I-80, Parsippany-Troy Hills) in both directions until 4:00–5:00 p.m.

I-280 Westbound: Construction near Exit 1W (New Rd, East Hanover Township) closes the right shoulder until 3:00 p.m.

NJ 10 (Roxbury Township): Work on NJ 10 near Main St and Shearman Rd keeps all lanes open until 3:00 p.m.

Recommendations:

Drivers are advised to plan alternate routes where possible and allow extra travel time, especially on I-80 and I-287. Use caution around construction zones and stay updated on traffic conditions.