Crash Investigation Shuts Down Lanes on I-287 in Harding Township & More Traffic Updates

Two right lanes closed on I-287 southbound near Exit 30 as authorities investigate incident; multiple Morris County construction projects also ongoing through afternoon.

A crash investigation is currently underway on Interstate 287 southbound, just north of Exit 30—North Maple Avenue—in Harding Township. As of 12:32 p.m., the New Jersey Department of Transportation reports that two of the three southbound lanes are closed to facilitate the investigation.

No timeline for reopening the lanes or additional details regarding the cause of the crash or any injuries have been released at this time. Motorists are advised to expect significant delays and consider alternate routes while the investigation continues.

Simultaneously, several construction projects are active across Morris County and neighboring areas, contributing to traffic slowdowns:

• US 46 Eastbound in Mount Olive Township: The right lane near Naughright Road is closed until 3:00 p.m.

• NJ 124 in Madison and Summit: Right shoulder closures in both directions from Greenwood Street to CR 649/John F. Kennedy Parkway, lasting until 2:00 p.m.

• NJ 15 in Rockaway and Jefferson Townships: Southbound right lane and northbound left lane closures due to ongoing roadwork, continuing until mid-afternoon.

• I-287 Northbound in Parsippany-Troy Hills: Left lane near Exit 42 (US 46) closed until 2:00 p.m.

• US 46 in Parsippany-Troy Hills and Mountain Lakes: Multiple right shoulder closures in both directions through 3:00 p.m.

• NJ 15 Northbound in Jefferson to Sparta Townships: Right lane closed until 2:00 p.m.

• I-80 Westbound in Parsippany-Troy Hills and Rockaway Township: Right shoulder closures through 2:00 p.m., including areas near Exits 35 and 37.

Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and monitor local traffic reports for updates on both emergency and planned roadway disruptions.