Widespread Roadwork & Crash Impact Major North Jersey Routes

Drivers across North Jersey face delays due to a crash on Pulaski Skyway and ongoing construction on I-80, I-280, NJ-24, and more than 30 other key roadways.

As of late Tuesday morning, October 7, motorists across North Jersey are being impacted by a combination of emergency incidents and extensive road construction projects affecting several critical commuter corridors. Key areas affected include Pulaski Skyway, Interstate 80, Interstate 280, NJ Route 24, and US Route 46, with lane and shoulder closures anticipated to last through the afternoon and into the evening.

Crash on Pulaski Skyway, Jersey City

A crash occurred on the northbound side of Pulaski Skyway at Broadway in Jersey City at approximately 11:32 a.m. One of two lanes remains closed as crews respond to the incident. Delays are likely due to the limited passage.

Emergency Construction on Doremus Avenue, Newark

Emergency construction is underway on Doremus Avenue southbound at Port Street in Newark as of 11:24 a.m. One left lane is closed. The duration of this closure has not been specified.

Major Construction Hotspots in Morris and Surrounding Counties:

• I-80 (Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp):

  • Local lanes westbound: Left lane closed between Exits 45 (CR 637/Beverwyck Rd) and 43 (I-287) until 2:30 p.m.

  • Local lanes westbound: Left shoulder closed until 3:00 p.m.

  • Eastbound in Denville Twp: Right shoulder closed near Exit 39 (NJ 53) until 3:00 p.m.

• I-280 (Kearny to Harrison):

  • Both westbound and eastbound lanes experiencing left lane closures through 1:00 a.m.

  • Additional right shoulder closures on both sides until 3:00 p.m.

• NJ-24 (Florham Park):

  • Eastbound left lane closed near Exit 7 (NJ 124/JFK Parkway) until 2:00 p.m.

• US 46 (Parsippany to Denville):

  • Multiple westbound closures between Parsippany Blvd and Mountain Lakes Blvd, as well as between Mountain Lakes and I-80, until 3:00 p.m.

  • Eastbound closures also reported in the same vicinity.

• NJ-124 (Summit and Springfield Twp):

  • Right lane closure in Summit near CR 649/JFK Parkway until 3:30 p.m.

  • Right shoulder closed in Springfield at Center St/Walnut Ct until 1:30 p.m.

• I-287 (Montville Twp):

  • Southbound right shoulder closed near Exit 47 (US 202) until 2:30 p.m.

Additional Notable Closures:

• George Washington Bridge:

  • Eastbound upper-level right lane closed until 4:30 p.m.

• NJ-17 (Multiple Locations):

  • Lane or shoulder closures reported in Ramsey, Carlstadt, East Rutherford, and Rutherford through the afternoon.

  • Some restrictions remain in place until 4:00 p.m.

• NJ-3 (Secaucus, Clifton, Rutherford, East Rutherford):

  • Ongoing closures affecting eastbound and westbound directions at various points until 3:00 p.m.

• NJ-23 and NJ-94 (Sussex County Region):

  • Shoulder and lane closures between Hardyston, Hamburg, and Franklin until 3:30 p.m.

• New Jersey Turnpike – Western Spur (East Rutherford, Kearny, Carlstadt):

  • Ramp closures and lane restrictions remain in effect, with some extending until 5:00 p.m.

Background and Context

Much of the reported construction activity is part of ongoing seasonal infrastructure maintenance across North Jersey. Fall months often see an uptick in scheduled repairs before colder temperatures set in. In urban and suburban centers like Parsippany-Troy Hills, Denville, Summit, and Union Township, state and local agencies have ramped up efforts to address road surface conditions, bridge improvements, and drainage system upgrades. The George Washington Bridge and Turnpike ramps are also undergoing significant maintenance.

Drivers are advised to use alternate routes when possible and to expect delays, particularly during peak travel hours. Real-time updates are available via 511NJ.org and local traffic monitoring apps.

Motorists are urged to exercise caution, especially in active construction zones and where emergency responders are present at crash sites.