Winter Hazards, Watermain Breaks, and Widespread Construction Impact New Jersey Roads

Inclement weather and infrastructure maintenance lead to multiple closures and travel delays across North Jersey, including in Morristown and nearby townships.

As of midday Thursday, January 30, several roadways across northern and central New Jersey are facing closures and delays due to winter weather conditions, emergency construction, and planned infrastructure work, according to state transportation alerts.

Severe Weather Impacts:

NJ 440 in Jersey City is completely closed northbound just north of CR 602 (Danforth Avenue) due to roadway icing as of 10:48 a.m.
Snow removal operations on the Goethals Bridge eastbound from Elizabeth to New York have led to the closure of one right lane and shoulder since 10:22 a.m.

Emergency Repairs:

A watermain break on NJ 10 eastbound at Prince Road in Hanover Township has resulted in the closure of the right lane and shoulder since 11:49 a.m.
North Avenue in Elizabeth is undergoing emergency construction between Earhart Drive and Kapkowski Road, closing two right lanes as of 10:56 a.m.

Delays and Congestion:

The New Jersey Turnpike is experiencing delays at Interchange 13A (serving Newark Liberty International Airport/US 1&9) in Elizabeth, reported at 11:27 a.m.

Ongoing Construction in the Region:
Numerous highways and local roads remain affected by ongoing maintenance and construction projects, many of which extend into the afternoon or beyond. Notable impacts in and near Morris County include:

I-287 southbound and northbound between Morristown and Hanover Township: Right shoulder closed in both directions until 3:00 p.m.
US 46 eastbound and westbound across Parsippany-Troy Hills, Rockaway, Denville, and Mountain Lakes: Right shoulder closures active through 3:00 p.m.
NJ 10 in Hanover Township (watermain break site): Lane closures remain in effect.
I-80 eastbound in Hackensack and Allamuchy Township: Multiple shoulder and ramp closures ongoing until at least 4:00 p.m.
NJ 23 in Pequannock, Kinnelon, West Milford: Lane and ramp closures continue through the afternoon and into early February.

Long-Term Closures:
Several construction projects are set to last for months, including:

George Washington Bridge access ramps and surrounding streets in Fort Lee, with lane closures stretching into July and September 2026.
Corbin Street, Port Street, and Inner Port Street in Newark: Major closures and detours in effect until March 31, 2026.

Operational Activities:

NJ 17 northbound in East Rutherford is impacted by unspecified operations near East Union Avenue, resulting in a right lane and shoulder closure as of 10:23 a.m.

Motorists are advised to plan accordingly, check for updates before travel, and expect extended delays in affected zones. Weather-related hazards such as icing and snow removal are expected to continue into the evening, complicating commuting conditions across the region.