Major Crash Closes NJ 24 Westbound; Expect Delays in Morris County

Additional construction projects affect I-80, I-287, and US 46 through mid-afternoon.

Below is the latest traffic update as of early afternoon:

Crashes & Delays

• NJ 24 Westbound
  • Location: West of Exit 2 (CR 510/Columbia Turnpike) in Hanover Twp.
  • Status: All lanes closed; 10-minute delay reported.
  • Time: As of 12:50 p.m.
• NJ 24 Eastbound
  • Location: From I-287 to West of Exit 2 (CR 510/Columbia Turnpike) in Hanover Twp.
  • Delay: 5–10 minutes.
  • Time: As of 12:52 p.m.

Construction Updates

I-80

• Eastbound, Exit 34 – NJ 15, Wharton
  • Closure: Left lane closed until 3:00 p.m.
  • Time: As of 10:00 a.m.
• Westbound, Exit 30 – Howard Blvd, Mount Arlington
  • Project: Bridges over Howard Boulevard replacement; left lane shifted until further notice.
  • Time: As of 7:23 a.m.

I-287

• Northbound, Exit 35 – NJ 124, Morristown
  • Closure: Right lane closed until 3:00 p.m.
  • Time: As of 10:00 a.m.

US 46

• Westbound, West of Main St, Roxbury Twp.
  • Closure: 1 right lane closed until 3:00 p.m.
  • Time: As of 9:00 a.m.
• Both Directions, East of CR 654/Cherry Hill Rd, Parsippany-Troy Hills
  • Closure: 1 right lane closed until 3:00 p.m.
  • Time: As of 9:00 a.m.
• Eastbound, Vicinity of CR 637/Beverwyck Rd, Parsippany-Troy Hills
  • Closure: Right lane closed until 3:00 p.m.
  • Time: As of 9:00 a.m.
• Westbound, From East of CR 654/Cherry Hill Rd, Parsippany-Troy Hills, to East of CR 618/Mountain Lakes Blvd, Mountain Lakes
  • Closure: Acceleration lane closed until 3:00 p.m.
  • Time: As of 9:00 a.m.
• Eastbound, From East of CR 618/Mountain Lakes Blvd, Mountain Lakes, to East of CR 654/Cherry Hill Rd, Parsippany-Troy Hills
  • Closure: Acceleration lane closed until 3:00 p.m.
  • Time: As of 9:00 a.m.
• Eastbound, Between NJ 53 in Denville Twp. and West of CR 618/Mountain Lakes Blvd, Mountain Lakes
  • Closure: Left shoulder closed until 2:59 p.m.
  • Time: As of 8:00 a.m.
• Westbound, Between West of CR 618/Mountain Lakes Blvd, Mountain Lakes, and NJ 53, Denville Twp.
  • Closure: Left shoulder closed until 3:00 p.m.
  • Time: As of 8:00 a.m.

Travel Tips

• Expect longer delays on NJ 24 westbound due to a complete lane closure.
• Plan alternate routes to avoid construction zones on I-80, I-287, and US 46 where lanes and shoulders are closed.
• Most lane closures will continue until 3:00 p.m., so allow extra time if traveling through these areas.

For real-time updates, stay tuned to local traffic reports or check NJDOT’s traffic information resources. Travel safely.