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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has announced commercial vehicle travel restrictions on multiple interstate highways starting at 9 a.m. on Sunday, January 19, in anticipation of a significant winter storm. Accumulations are expected to range between six to ten inches across the state, creating potentially hazardous driving conditions.
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Mahwah NJ, a significant crash on Interstate 287 northbound near Exit 66 by Route 17 disrupted traffic and caused extensive delays Thursday evening, with serious injuries reported.
Continue reading Major Crash on I-287 North in Mahwah Causes Extended Closures and Delays
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Monville NJ, an emergency sinkhole repair in Montville has led to the closure of several lanes on I-287 and Route 202, according to a traffic advisory issued by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJ DOT).
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Continue reading Pulaski Skyway to Close in Both Directions this Weekend
Teaneck Route 4 file photo
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Teaneck NJ, on Sunday morning, traffic on Route 4 in Teaneck came to a standstill due to a downed utility pole. The incident, which occurred around 10 a.m. west of River Road, resulted in fallen power lines blocking both directions of the highway.
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photos courtesy of the Village of Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, exciting news reverberated through the Village of Ridgewood this Friday morning as the community, along with our esteemed Legislative team from District 40, gathered to announce a significant development in our ongoing efforts to enhance safety for our students. Senator Kristin Corrado, Assemblyman Chris DePhillips, and Assemblyman Al Barlas joined local officials including Mayor Paul Vagianos, Deputy Mayor Pamela Perron, Village Councilmember Siobhan Winograd, Chief of Police Forest ‘Cenzo’ Lyons and Village Manager Keith Kazkmark to unveil a $157,000-plus grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) in support of our Safe Routes to School initiative.
Continue reading Ridgewood Village Receives NJDOT Grant for Safe Routes to School Initiative
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Englewood NJ, The New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced lane closures and detours on Route 4 in Englewood this weekend as part of a $20 million bridge project.
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Franklin Lakes NJ, Assemblymen Christopher DePhillips and Al Barlas announced Thursday that the state is awarding more than $1 million in grants to Franklin Lakes Borough, Cedar Grove and Ridgewood to fund transportation projects.
photos courtesy of City of Hackensack Fire Department
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Hackensack NJ, on Wednesday afternoon City of Hackensack Fire Department Deputy 4, Rescue 1 and Engine 1 were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident under an overpass off an exit from Route 80. The exact exit was unclear, units investigated until the accident was found off of exit #62 in Lodi. Construction Workers using a lift truck were struck from behind by a truck. At least one injury was reported as well as a minor fluid spill.
Continue reading Construction Lift Vehicle Struck at Route 80 Overpass in Lodi
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Hackensack NJ, a substantial project with an estimated cost of $900 million is in the works to replace bridges and expand lanes along Route 80 westward from Totowa to Hackensack.
photos courtesy of the Village Manager Keith Kazmark
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Village Manager Keith Kazmark with the help of the NJ Department of Transportation the Route 17 Ridgewood Park & Ride has recently seen some major improvements. Parking lots have been resurfaced and new signage has been added. The structure on the property will soon be removed and a buffer zone will be created along neighboring property lines with new tree plantings this spring.
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Saddle River NJ, a collision involving a stolen vehicle and a toppled utility pole led to the closure of Route 17 in both directions near Saddle River, as indicated by reports from the New Jersey Department of Transportation and law enforcement.
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Ridgewood NJ, add outdated signage to the growing list of complaints about NJDOT’s Park & Ride facility on Route 17 in Ridgewood.
photos courtesy of the River Vale Police Department
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Old Tappan NJ, the bridge at Rivervale Road and Old Tappan Road is back open after complete reconstruction! Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco said in a Facebook post , “After almost a year of renovations, the Old Tappan Road Bridge is now open to traffic! Renovations included the complete demolition and replacement of the bridge, approach roadway improvements, and intersection adjustments to meet current AASHTO/NJDOT standards. ”
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