Road Construction Projects Cause Lane Closures Across Morris County

Multiple highways including Routes 23, 46, 10, and I-80 affected by ongoing roadwork; delays expected through the afternoon

Motorists in Morris County are advised to expect delays today due to widespread road construction impacting several key roadways across the region. As of this morning, the New Jersey Department of Transportation has announced a series of lane and shoulder closures scheduled to continue through the afternoon, with some extending into the evening.

NJ Route 23:

Riverdale: Southbound right lane closed near County Route 511A/Boulevard until 3:00 PM.
Butler to Pequannock Township (southbound): Right lane closed between north of CR 618 (Kinnelon Rd/Keil Rd) and north of Alexander Avenue until 3:00 PM.
Pequannock Township to Butler (northbound): Right lane closed between north of Alexander Avenue and north of CR 618 until 4:00 PM.
Pequannock Township: Southbound right shoulder closed near Alexander Avenue until 2:00 PM.

US Route 46:

Parsippany-Troy Hills Township: Westbound left lane closed near CR 654/Cherry Hill Road until 3:00 PM.
Denville Township: Both eastbound and westbound right shoulders closed near NJ 53 until 3:00 PM.
Mountain Lakes to Denville Township: Eastbound and westbound right shoulders closed between CR 618/Mountain Lakes Blvd and NJ 53 until 3:00 PM.
Rockaway Township:
- Eastbound right shoulder closed from CR 513/West Main Street to CR 644/Main Street.
- Westbound right shoulder closed from CR 644/Main Street to CR 513/West Main Street.
- Both closures in effect until 3:00 PM.

NJ Route 10:

Randolph Township: Eastbound right lane (1 of 2) and right shoulder closed at Canfield Avenue until 1:30 PM.

NJ Route 15:

Jefferson Township to Sparta Township: Northbound right lane closed between NJ 181/Espanong Rd/Weldon Rd and south of Main Street until 2:00 PM.

NJ Route 124:

Chatham Borough: Westbound construction at Roosevelt Avenue/Minton Avenue with all lanes open during work hours; construction ongoing until 3:00 PM.

Interstate 287:

Parsippany-Troy Hills to Montville Township: Northbound right shoulder closed between exits 41 (I-80) and 45 (Vreeland Avenue) until 3:00 PM.

Interstate 80:

Wharton (Exit 34 - NJ 15):
- Westbound: One left lane closed until 12:00 PM on June 25, 2025.
- Eastbound: One left lane closed until 10:00 PM on June 25, 2025.

Local officials advise travelers to allow extra travel time, follow posted detour signs, and consider alternative routes when possible. The lane closures are part of ongoing maintenance and infrastructure improvement efforts aimed at enhancing safety and roadway conditions throughout the county.