Delays, Downed Wires, and Construction In Morris County Thursday

Heavy congestion near the George Washington Bridge, downed wires on US 46, and ongoing roadwork create slowdowns across the region.

As of midday Thursday, November 6, 2025, drivers across North Jersey are contending with a mix of delays, downed wires, and long-term construction, particularly near major highways and commuting corridors.

Major Traffic Incidents and Delays:

• Downed Wires: On US 46 westbound, one of two lanes is closed east of CR 609/Ramseyburg Road in Knowlton Township due to downed utility wires. Motorists should proceed with caution in the area.

• George Washington Bridge: Significant delays were reported on both the upper and lower levels eastbound:

  • Upper level: 60-minute travel time on I-95 from I-80 to the Alexander Hamilton Bridge.

  • Lower level: 45-minute travel time along the same stretch.

• NJ Turnpike/I-95: Congestion continues northbound leading to the George Washington Bridge:

  • Express lanes: 4.5-mile delay from Exit 70AB to Fort Lee.

  • Local lanes: 2-mile delay from Exit 71 in Leonia to the bridge.

  • Ridgefield area: Additional ½-mile backup near the US 46 exit due to volume.

• Other Notable Delays:

  • NJ 139 Lower eastbound from Tonnelle Ave to Jersey Ave in Jersey City.

  • NJ 4 eastbound from Englewood to Fort Lee.

  • US 1&9 northbound approaching Fort Lee.

  • NJ 17 northbound in Hackensack to Maywood.

  • US 22 westbound in Hillside Township.

Active Construction Zones:

Multiple ongoing construction projects are impacting travel, especially along US 46, I-287, NJ 3, and I-280:

• US 46: Extensive work in Parsippany-Troy Hills, Denville, and Totowa has led to several lane and shoulder closures through 3:00 PM.

• I-287 northbound in Harding Township has a right shoulder closed until 3:00 PM near Exit 33 (US 202).

• I-280 eastbound between Newark and Kearny has a left lane closed until 3:00 PM.

• NJ 53 in Denville: Shoulder closures in both directions from Luger Road to I-80 until 3:00 PM.

Additional utility and infrastructure work continues on NJ 23, NJ 94, NJ 27, and key routes in Newark, Rutherford, and Jersey City, including Corbin Street, Port Street, and Marin Boulevard, where full closures remain in place.

Drivers are advised to check live traffic updates, consider alternate routes where available, and allow extra travel time—particularly if commuting through northern Bergen, Morris, or Hudson Counties.