Road Closures and Traffic Across Morris County Due to Construction, Downed Tree, and Sinkhole

Multiple road closures and lane restrictions affecting major highways in Morris County; motorists urged to plan ahead.

Motorists traveling through Morris County should prepare for significant traffic disruptions due to multiple construction projects, a downed tree, and a sinkhole affecting key roadways.

Major Incidents

• US 206, Chester Township – As of 12:24 p.m., a downed tree has blocked all lanes in both directions south of NJ 24/CR 513/West Main Street. Authorities have detoured traffic while crews work to clear the obstruction.
• I-80 Eastbound, Wharton – Emergency construction is underway due to a sinkhole at Exit 34 (NJ 15). All lanes are closed and detoured as of 7:21 a.m.

Construction Closures and Lane Restrictions

Several highways are undergoing construction, resulting in lane reductions and shifts:

I-80

• Westbound near Exit 47A (I-280), Montville Township – Left lane closed until 2:00 p.m.
• Eastbound near Exit 47A (I-280), Parsippany-Troy Hills Township – Right shoulder closed until 2:00 p.m.
• Westbound at Exit 30 (Howard Blvd), Mount Arlington – Lane shift due to bridge replacement, in effect until further notice.

I-287

• Northbound between Exit 35 (NJ 124) in Morristown and Exit 37 (NJ 24) in Hanover Township – Right lane closed until 3:00 p.m.
• Northbound at Exit 47 (US 202), Montville Township – Left lane closed until 2:00 p.m.
• Northbound between Exit 47 (US 202) and Exit 52 (NJ 23), Montville Township – Left lane closed until 3:00 p.m.

US 46

• Eastbound at CR 644/Main Street, Rockaway Township – Right lane closed until 3:00 p.m.
• Westbound at CR 644/Main Street, Denville Township – Right lane closed until 3:00 p.m.
• Westbound from US 202/CR 511/Parsippany Blvd to CR 654/Cherry Hill Road, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township – Right lane closed until 3:00 p.m.
• Eastbound at CR 644/Main Street, Rockaway Township – Right shoulder closed until 3:00 p.m.
• Westbound at CR 644/Main Street, Denville Township – Right shoulder closed until 3:00 p.m.

US 202

• Southbound at I-287, Montville Township – Right lane and shoulder closed until 3:00 p.m.

NJ 23

• Southbound between CR 618 (Kinnelon Rd/Keil Rd) in Butler and Alexander Avenue in Pequannock Township – Right lane closed until 3:00 p.m.
• Northbound between Alexander Avenue in Pequannock Township and CR 618 (Kinnelon Rd/Keil Rd) in Butler – Right lane closed until 5:00 p.m.

NJ 124

• Eastbound from Greenwood Street/Prospect Street in Madison to CR 649/John F Kennedy Parkway in Summit – Right lane closed until 3:00 p.m.

Authorities urge drivers to use alternate routes, anticipate delays, and follow posted detours. Stay updated on traffic conditions through local news sources and NJDOT advisories.