Traffic Alerts

Perry Street is scheduled to be closed and detoured beginning tomorrow between Route 1 and Carroll Street for railroad crossing repairs in Trenton, Mercer County.

Beginning at 7 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, July 22, until 7 a.m. Friday, July 25, East State Street will be closed in both directions from Route 1 to Carroll Street to repair the railroad crossing and approaches. The following detours will be in place:

Perry Street eastbound Detour:

• Motorists on Perry Street eastbound will be directed to turn right onto North Stockton Street
• Turn left onto East State Street
• Turn left onto North Clinton Avenue, back to Perry Street

Perry Street westbound Detour:

• Motorists on Lincoln Avenue wishing to continue on Perry Street westbound will be directed to turn left onto North Clinton Avenue
• Turn right onto East State Street
• Turn right onto North Stockton Street, back to Perry Street

In order to provide safer and smoother railroad crossing, the existing crossing will be replaced with new concrete crossings and asphalt approaches. This federally funded project is included within NJDOT’s railroad grade-crossing safety program which repairs, upgrades, or removes approximately 50 crossings each year, statewide.

The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT's traffic information website www.511nj.org for real-time travel information. For NJDOT news follow us on X (Twitter) @NewJerseyDOT, on the NJDOT Facebook page, or Instagram @NewJersey.DOT.

Route 18 southbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured beginning tonight and continuing through Friday night between Arthur Street and Racetrack Road as a pavement project advances in East Brunswick, Middlesex County. In the event of inclement weather, work will take place the following night.

Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Monday, July 21, until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, July 22 and continuing each night through Friday, July 25 at the same time, Route 18 southbound is scheduled to be closed from Arthur Street to Racetrack Road. The closure is necessary to install drainage and remove old gas main. The following detour will be in place:

Route 18 southbound Detour:

• Motorists on Route 18 southbound will be directed to turn right onto Arthur Street
• Turn left onto Summerhill Road/CR 613 southbound
• Turn left onto Racetrack Road, back to Route 18

This work is part of the $86.1 million federally funded Route 18, East Brunswick, Drainage and Pavement Rehabilitation project that will make repairs on approximately four and a half miles of Route 18 in East Brunswick, Middlesex County. Work includes milling and paving, improvements to the drainage systems and storm water basins, utility relocation, installation of new sidewalks and ADA-compliant curb ramps and upgrading guiderail. Improvements will also be made to various intersections throughout the project limits. The project is expected to be completed in late 2027.

Variable messaging signs are being utilized to provide advance notification to the motoring public of all traffic pattern changes associated with the work. The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors.

Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for construction updates and real-time travel information and forNJDOT news follow us on X (Twitter) @NewJerseyDOT , on the NJDOT Facebook page , or Instagram @NewJersey.DOT .

The I-80 eastbound Exit 30 ramp to Howard Boulevard is scheduled to be closed tonight, June 11, tomorrow night, June 12 and Friday night, June 13 as the Bridges over Howard Boulevard replacement project advances in Mount Arlington, Morris County. In addition, the right lane on I-80 eastbound is scheduled to be closed Friday night for paving.

Tonight, Wednesday, June 11 and Tomorrow Night, Thursday, June 12

Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, June 11, until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, June 12 and again on Thursday, June 12 at the same time, the I-80 eastbound Exit 30 ramp to Howard Boulevard will be closed and detoured. The ramp closure is necessary to install drainage. The following detour will be in place both nights:

I-80 eastbound Exit 30 ramp to Howard Boulevard Detour:

• Motorists on I-80 eastbound wishing to take the Exit 30 ramp to Howard Boulevard/Mount Arlington will be directed to continue on I-80 eastbound
• Take Exit 34 to Route 15/Wharton/Dover/Sparta
• Stay right at the end of the ramp to continue on North Main Street/CR 634 toward Route 15/Picatinny Arsenal
• Turn right onto Route 15 southbound
• Take the first ramp to I-80 westbound/Delaware Water Gap
• Take Exit 30 to Howard Boulevard/Mount Arlington

Friday Night, June 13

Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, June 13, until 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, the right lane on I-80 eastbound will be closed just before the Bridge over Howard Boulevard until milepost 32 to pave in preparation for a traffic shift, which is scheduled to take place overnight Saturday, June 14. NJDOT will provide advanced notification prior to the I-80 eastbound traffic shift. In addition, the I-80 eastbound Exit 30 ramp to Howard Boulevard will be closed and detoured. The following detour will be in place:

I-80 eastbound Exit 30 ramp to Howard Boulevard Detour:

• Motorists on I-80 eastbound wishing to take the Exit 30 ramp to Howard Boulevard/Mount Arlington will be directed to continue on I-80 eastbound
• Take Exit 34 to Route 15/Wharton/Dover/Sparta
• Stay right at the end of the ramp to continue on North Main Street/CR 634 toward Route 15/Picatinny Arsenal
• Turn right onto Route 15 southbound
• Take the first ramp to I-80 westbound/Delaware Water Gap
• Take Exit 30 to Howard Boulevard/Mount Arlington

The $65.4 million federally funded project will replace the existing bridges carrying I-80 eastbound and I-80 westbound over Howard Boulevard/CR 516, which are in poor condition. Improvements will include raising the vertical clearance of each bridge, widening the shoulders, lengthening acceleration and deceleration lanes on I-80, and widening the ramps to and from Howard Boulevard. The Howard Boulevard intersection will be reconfigured to improve operational performance.

The project will also include upgraded traffic signals and lighting, and ADA-compliant sidewalks and crosswalks. Sidewalks will be extended to the Mount Arlington Train Station for improved pedestrian and bicycle safety and mobility. The project is expected to be complete in summer 2027.

The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for construction updates and real-time travel information. For NJDOT news follow us on X (Twitter) @NewJerseyDOT and our Facebook page, or Instagram @NewJersey.DOT.

Route 18 is scheduled to have overnight closures in both directions this week, beginning tonight, in East Brunswick, Middlesex County. On Thursday, April 17 and Friday, April 18, Route 18 northbound closures will take place on at least two sections on the roadway at the same time. Slow down, use caution, and expect delays. In the event of inclement weather, work will take place the following night.

Monday, April 14 through Wednesday, April 16 – Southbound Closure

Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Monday, April 14, until 6 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, April 15 and continuing overnight on Tuesday, April 15 and Wednesday, April 16 at the same times, Route 18 southbound is scheduled to be closed from West Ferris to Arthur Street. The closure is necessary to install gas main and drainage. The following detour will be in place:

Route 18 southbound Detour:

• Motorists on Route 18 southbound will be directed to take the jughandle to West Ferris Street/All Turns
• Turn left onto West Ferris Street
• Crossover Route 18
• Turn right onto Old Bridge Turnpike/CR 527
• Turn right onto Arthur Street, back to Route 18.

Monday, April 14 through Thursday, April 17 – Northbound Closure

Beginning at 8:30 p.m. tonight, Monday, April 14, until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, April 15 and continuing overnight on Tuesday, April 15, Wednesday, April 16 and Thursday, April 17 at the same times, Route 18 northbound is scheduled to be closed from Tices Lane to Edgeboro Road. The closure is necessary to reconstruct the roadway. The following detour will be in place:

Route 18 northbound Detour:

• Motorists on Route 18 northbound will be directed to turn right onto Tices Lane
• Turn left onto Old Bridge Turnpike/CR 527
• Go through the traffic signal at Edgeboro Road, which becomes the on ramp to Route 18 northbound

Thursday, April 17 and Friday, April 18 – Northbound Closure

Beginning at 9 p.m. Thursday, April 17, until 5 a.m. Friday, April 18, Route 18 northbound is scheduled to be closed from Arthur Street to Milltown Road. The closure is necessary to install gas main and drainage. The following detour will be in place:

Route 18 northbound Detour:

• Motorists on Route 18 northbound will be directed to turn right onto Arthur Street
• Turn left onto Old Bridge Turnpike/CR 527
• Turn left onto Milltown Road, back to Route 18

Friday, April 18 – Northbound Closure

Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, April 18, until 7 a.m. Saturday, April 19, Route 18 northbound is scheduled to be closed from Tices Lane to Edgeboro Road. The closure is necessary to reconstruct the roadway. The following detour will be in place:

Route 18 northbound Detour:

• Motorists on Route 18 northbound will be directed to turn right onto Tices Lane
• Turn left onto Old Bridge Turnpike/CR 527
• Go through the traffic signal at Edgeboro Road, which becomes the on ramp to Route 18 northbound

This work is part of the $86.1 million federally funded Route 18, East Brunswick, Drainage and Pavement Rehabilitation project that will make repairs on approximately four and a half miles of Route 18 in East Brunswick, Middlesex County. Work includes milling and paving, improvements to the drainage systems and storm water basins, utility relocation, installation of new sidewalks and ADA-compliant curb ramps and upgrading guiderail. Improvements will also be made to various intersections throughout the project limits. The project is expected to be completed in late 2027.

Variable messaging signs are being utilized to provide advance notification to the motoring public of all traffic pattern changes associated with the work. The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors.

Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for construction updates and real-time travel information and forNJDOT news follow us on X (Twitter) @NewJerseyDOT , on the NJDOT Facebook page , or Instagram @NewJersey.DOT .

New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced daytime lane closures on Route 1 in both directions between Townsley Street and the Garden State Parkway next week as a pavement preservation project begins in Edison and Woodbridge, Middlesex County.

From 7 a.m. until 2 p.m., Monday, April 7, there will be temporary shoulder closures on Route 1 in both directions between Townsley Street in Edison and the Garden State Parkway in Woodbridge for construction sign installation, which will be a moving operation.

From 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, and continuing daily Monday through Friday at the same time, the right lane on Route 1 northbound between Townsley Street in Edison and the Garden State Parkway in Woodbridge is scheduled to be closed for inlet repairs and concrete curb work. Work is expected to begin near Townsley Street and progress north to the Garden State Parkway and then proceed on Route 1 southbound. At least two lanes will be maintained.

Motorists are advised to use caution, slow down, and move over, if possible. This work is expected to take several weeks. Overnight lane closures for milling and paving are expected to begin in May. NJDOT will provide an update before any future lane closures.

The $3.2 million federally funded pavement preservation project is designed to extend the pavement life, improve safety, and enhance ride quality for motorists on a 2.5 mile stretch of Route 1 in both directions between Townsley Street in Edison and the Garden State Parkway in Woodbridge, Middlesex County. The project is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2025.

The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for real-time travel information. For NJDOT news follow us on X (Twitter) @NewJerseyDOT, on the NJDOT Facebook page, or Instagram @NewJersey.DOT.

Route 18 northbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured Monday, April 7 through Friday, April 11 in East Brunswick, Middlesex County. In the event of inclement weather, work will take place the following night.

Monday, April 7

Beginning at 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 7, until 5 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, Route 18 northbound is scheduled to be closed from West Ferris Street to Tices Lane. The closure is necessary to reconstruct the roadway. The following detour will be in place:

Route 18 northbound Detour:

• Motorists on Route 18 northbound will be directed to turn right onto West Ferris Street
• Turn left onto Old Bridge Turnpike/CR 527
• Turn left onto Tices Lane, back to Route 18

Tuesday, April 8 through Thursday, April 10

Beginning at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, until 5 a.m. Wednesday, April 9 and continuing on Wednesday and Thursday nights at the same time, Route 18 northbound is scheduled to be closed from West Ferris Street to Edgeboro Road. The closure is necessary to install gas main. The following detour will be in place:

Route 18 northbound Detour:

• Motorists on Route 18 northbound will be directed to turn right onto West Ferris Street
• Turn left onto Old Bridge Turnpike/CR 527
• Go through the traffic signal at Edgeboro Road, which becomes the on ramp to Route 18 northbound

Friday, April 11

Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, April 11, until 7 a.m. Saturday, April 12, Route 18 northbound is scheduled to be closed from Tices Lane to Edgeboro Road. The closure is necessary to install gas main. The following detour will be in place:

Route 18 northbound Detour:

• Motorists on Route 18 northbound will be directed to turn right onto Tices Lane
• Turn left onto Old Bridge Turnpike/CR 527
• Go through the traffic signal at Edgeboro Road, which becomes the on ramp to Route 18 northbound

This work is part of the $86.1 million federally funded Route 18, East Brunswick, Drainage and Pavement Rehabilitation project that will make repairs on approximately four and a half miles of Route 18 in East Brunswick, Middlesex County. Work includes milling and paving, improvements to the drainage systems and storm water basins, utility relocation, installation of new sidewalks and ADA-compliant curb ramps and upgrading guiderail. Improvements will also be made to various intersections throughout the project limits. The project is expected to be completed in late 2027.

Variable messaging signs are being utilized to provide advance notification to the motoring public of all traffic pattern changes associated with the work. The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors.

Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for construction updates and real-time travel information and forNJDOT news follow us on X (Twitter) @NewJerseyDOT , on the NJDOT Facebook page , or Instagram @NewJersey.DOT .

POSTPONED TIL APRIL 14th

On March 31st, the Hudson River Rebuild By Design DEP group is scheduled to have Jersey Avenue closed between 18^th Street (Jersey City) and Newark/Harrison Streets (Hoboken).

(see Google map overview https://www.google.com/maps/@40.7337762,-74.0435524,17z/data=!5m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDIyNC4wIKXMDSoJLDEwMjExNDUzSAQAw%3D%3D )

This first phase of construction will consist of a full shutdown (in both directions) lasting approximately one month, then for the following two months there will be one south bound (to Jersey City) lane available for vehicular traffic (no truck traffic) up to the July 4^th weekend.  RBDH will reopen all Jersey Ave lanes for the July 4^th celebration.

Traffic will be detoured to either Grove or Marin Street. The Grove Street overpass clearance is 13 feet 2 inches. The Marin Street overpass clearance is 12 feet 2 inches. Trucks higher than this will be prohibited from these detours. CLICK HERE for the official truck detour during this work is being conducted.

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Restrictions do not apply to New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, or Atlantic City Expressway

(Trenton) – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Commissioner Fran O’Connor has issued a commercial vehicle travel restriction on multiple Interstate highways in New Jersey starting today at 4 p.m. Tuesday, February 11 based on the forecast for a significant winter storm statewide, with the highest accumulations of snow expected in South Jersey.

Winter weather is expected to begin Tuesday afternoon and continue into Wednesday, which could make driving conditions treacherous throughout the state. The travel restrictions are being coordinated with neighboring states. In addition to the commercial restrictions, all motorists are encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel on Tuesday evening.

The commercial vehicle travel restriction will begin at 4 p.m. today, Tuesday, February 11 and will be in place until further notice for the following highways in both directions:

·                     I-76 (entire length)

• I-195 (entire length)
• I-295 (entire length)
• I-676 (entire length)

The commercial vehicle travel restriction applies to:

·                     All tractor trailers (exceptions as listed in the Administrative Order)

• Empty straight CDL-weighted trucks
• Passenger vehicles pulling trailers
• Recreational vehicles
• Motorcycles

This restriction DOES NOT apply to:

·                     The New Jersey Turnpike

• The Garden State Parkway
• The Atlantic City Expressway
• Public safety vehicles, sworn and civilian public safety personnel; as well as other personnel directly supporting healthcare facilities or critical infrastructure such as providing fuel or food. For a complete list of operations or personnel that are exempt from the travel ban, see the Administrative Order.

Trucks that are already in New Jersey when the travel restrictions go into place are encouraged to pull off in truck stops to wait out the storm – DO NOT PARK ON SHOULDERS.

NJDOT is coordinating with all state and regional transportation agencies to ensure the most effective response to the storm. In order for NJDOT and our regional and local transportation partners to safely and efficiently clear roadways of snow, motorists should avoid driving unless you are an essential employee needed for emergency response. If you must drive, motorists are advised to:

·       SLOW DOWN and obey posted speed limits

·       Always STAY CLEAR of plowing and spreading trucks.  If they are behind you, let them pass

·       DO NOT pass between trucks that are in a plow formation

·       Leave early and allow extra time

·       Leave a safe following distance between vehicles

·       Use caution on bridges and ramps

·       If you are driving and road conditions deteriorate, PULL OFF somewhere safe and wait it out

·       Be patient and use caution

·       When ice, sleet, or freezing rain are in the forecast, motorists should use extra caution

·       Keep an emergency kit in your car with a cell phone charger, water, snacks, blanket, and other items. See the NJ Office of Emergency Managements web site for more information: http://ready.nj.gov/plan-prepare/winter.shtml

Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT's traffic information website www.511nj.org for real-time travel information and for NJDOT news follow us on X (Twitter) @NewJerseyDOT, the NJDOT Facebook page, and on Instagram @newjersey.dot.

I-80 eastbound is closed and detoured for emergency sinkhole repairs in Wharton, Morris County. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to use alternate routes.

This morning, Monday, February 10 at approximately 6:45 am, out of an abundance of caution, I-80 eastbound was closed and detoured at Exit 34 in Wharton due to a depression in the center lane. NJDOT crews are on site to evaluate the situation, determine the extent of the damage, and stabilize the area in order to design a repair. The cause of the depression has not yet been determined. 

I-80 eastbound will remain closed until further notice. All traffic is currently being detoured at Exit 34, however traffic is advised to use Exit 28 to take Route 46 eastbound or Route 10 eastbound to avoid the area. This exit is several miles before the closure. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes, such as Route 46, or use the following detours:

Route 46 eastbound Alternate Route:

• Motorists on I-80 eastbound are advised to take Exit 28/Route 46 eastbound to Route 10/Ledgewood/Lake Hopatcong, which is several miles before the closure
• Continue on Route 46 eastbound
• Stay in the left two lanes to turn left at the traffic signal to continue on Route 46 eastbound
• Turn left onto Route 15 northbound in Dover back to I-80

• or

• Continue on Route 46 eastbound for about 12 miles and stay left for I-80 eastbound

I-80 eastbound Detour:

• Motorists on I-80 eastbound are being directed to take Exit 34 to Route 15/Wharton/Dover/Sparta
• Stay right following signs for Route 15/Jefferson/Dover/Sparta
• Stay in the left lane on North Main Street to Route 15 southbound/To I-80/Dover
• Merge onto Route 15 southbound
• Stay left to take the exit to I-80 eastbound

Variable Message Signs will provide advance notification to motorists of traffic pattern changes associated with the work. The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors.

Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for construction updates and real-time travel information. For NJDOT news follow us on X (Twitter) @NewJerseyDOT, on the NJDOT Facebook page, or Instagram @NewJersey.DOT.

NJDOT is implementing Commercial Vehicle Travel Restrictions for:

·                    Interstate 76 (entire length);

·                    Interstate 78 (entire length);

·                    Interstate 80 (entire length);

·                    Interstate 195 (entire length);

·                    Interstate 280 (entire length);

·                    Interstate 287 (entire length);

·                    Interstate 295 (entire length);

·                    Interstate 676 (entire length); and

·                    New Jersey Route 440, both directions from the Outerbridge Crossing to I-287

This restriction does not apply to:

·                    The New Jersey Turnpike

·                    The Garden State Parkway

·                    The Atlantic City Expressway

This is effective on 01-19-25 at 0900hrs.

CLICK HERE for the administrative order.

·       SLOW DOWN and obey posted speed limits

·       Always STAY CLEAR of plowing and spreading trucks. If they are behind you, let them pass

·       DO NOT pass between trucks that are in a plow formation

·       Leave early and allow extra time

·       Leave a safe following distance between vehicles

·       Use caution on bridges and ramps

·       If you are driving and road conditions deteriorate, PULL OFF somewhere safe and wait it out

·       Be patient and use caution

·       Keep an emergency kit in your car with a cell phone charger, water, snacks, blanket, and other items.

To understand the purpose and need for Commercial Vehicle Travel Restrictions, watch this video.

NJDOT will be using Variable Message Signs throughout the storm to provide winter driving alerts, as well as the NJDOT Facebook page and X (Twitter) @NewJerseyDOT. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT's traffic information website www.511nj.org for real-time travel information.