North Jersey Traffic Update: Delays, Construction, and Crash Impacting Key Routes

Commuters face delays across major highways, including the George Washington Bridge and Garden State Parkway, amid extensive construction and one reported crash on the Turnpike

As of late morning on Thursday, September 19, several key transportation routes in North Jersey are experiencing delays, construction impacts, and at least one active crash:

🚗 Crash Alert

• New Jersey Turnpike – Hudson County Extension (Newark):
  A crash on the eastbound entrance at Interchange 14 (I-78) is currently blocking Entry Lane 3. This incident was reported at 11:28 a.m. and may cause backups for drivers entering from the Newark area.

🕒 Major Traffic Delays

• George Washington Bridge (Fort Lee):
  Both upper and lower eastbound levels are seeing 20-minute travel times from I-80 to the Alexander Hamilton Bridge. All lanes remain open, but volume is causing delays.

• Garden State Parkway (Clark to Woodbridge):
  Southbound delays stretch approximately 4 miles, from just south of Exit 135 (Central Avenue, Clark) to north of Exit 130B-A (U.S. 1, Woodbridge).

• US 46 Eastbound (Little Falls to Clifton):
  Moderate delays reported between CR 633 (Rifle Camp Road) and Grove Street. All lanes are open.

🚧 Construction Impacting Travel

Ongoing through mid-afternoon in multiple locations:

• George Washington Bridge:

  • Lower level eastbound: Right lane closed until 3:30 p.m.

  • Upper level eastbound: Right lane closed until 4:30 p.m.

• I-280 (Kearny):

  • Eastbound and westbound: Left lanes closed until 3:00 p.m.

• US 1&9 Truck Route (Kearny/Jersey City):
  Northbound left lane closed until 1:59 p.m.

• US 46:

  • Westbound in Ridgefield Park to South Hackensack: Right lane closed until 2:00 p.m.

  • Westbound near Mount Olive: Right lane closed until 3:00 p.m.

• NJ 23 (Butler to Pequannock):
  Southbound right lane closed until 2:59 p.m.

• I-287 (Montville):
  Southbound right shoulder closed until 3:00 p.m. between Exits 47 and 45.

• NJ 24 (Springfield):
  Eastbound and westbound right and left shoulder closures in effect until 2:00 p.m.

• I-78 (Union Twp):
  Express and local lanes experiencing multiple shoulder closures near Exit 52 until 3:00 p.m.

• NJ 17 (East Rutherford to Carlstadt):
  Northbound and southbound right lane closures continue until 3:00 or 4:00 p.m.

• NJ 57 (Hackettstown Area):
  Both directions experiencing lane closures until 3:30 p.m.

🛑 Ramp Closures and Detours

• I-80 Eastbound (Woodland Park):
  Exit 56B ramp is fully closed due to construction. Reopening is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on November 18, 2025.

• Port Newark Area (Corbin, Port, and Inner Port Streets):
  Multiple lane closures and full closures remain in effect through December 2025, with detours in place for access to Corbin Street.

Commuters are advised to plan for extra travel time and check real-time navigation apps for alternate routes where possible. Construction schedules and conditions are subject to change depending on weather and other factors.