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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Twp. of Washington NJ, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program funds the deployment of Electric Vehicle (EV) fast chargers along designated electric vehicle corridors to establish an interconnected EV charging network across each state and the nation. It is the NJDOT’s intent to strategically deploy EV charging stations in New Jersey and to establish an interconnected network to facilitate data collection, access, and reliability. Funding is available for up to 80% of eligible project costs, including:
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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. ”
Teaneck NJ, Teaneck Police Department report a Traffic Alert on Route 4 westbound will have the right lane closed just west of Belle Avenue for the next two to three weeks as the State of NJ has contractors make repairs. Expect some delays.
Hamilton NJ, the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Transportation and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, announced today the launch of its “See Something, Say Something” public safety campaign in addition to Variable Message Signs around the state to remind drivers along the state’s major interstates to remain vigilant and report potential threats and suspicious activity related to terrorism or other criminal activity.
At 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service achieved 100 percent containment of a 972-acre wildfire in West Milford Township on Newark Watershed property.
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West Milford NJ, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service continues to make significant progress in efforts to contain a wildfire in West Milford Township off Route 23 and Echo Lake Road. The fire remains at 972-acres in size and is now 65% contained.
Crews have continued to reinforce containment lines on the ground and by air. Containment is expected to continue to increase over the next several hours as lines are improved.
Senator Anthony M. Bucco said he’s working with State and local officials to monitor a wildfire that has spread to 250 acres along a section of Route 23 in West Milford.