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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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Continue reading NJDOT to Strategically Deploy EV Charging Stations in New Jersey
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Ridgewood NJ, add outdated signage to the growing list of complaints about NJDOT’s Park & Ride facility on Route 17 in Ridgewood.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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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.
Continue reading Drainage Installation on Route 4 Westbound in Teaneck
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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.
Continue reading NJ State Agencies Launch ‘See Something, Say Something’ Highway Messaging Campaign
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Midland Park NJ, safety activist Francis Geraghty voiced some concerns about making left turn out of Rea Avenue on to Godwin Avenue in Midland Park:
Continue reading MOTORISTS VIEW OBSTRUCTED BY SIGNS IN MIDLAND PARK
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.
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.
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Ridgewood NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) today announced the launch of a high visibility enforcement effort to mitigate the menace of distracted driving. Between April 1 and the 30th, law enforcement officers will work together to enforce laws prohibiting texting and distracted driving.
Continue reading NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety Remind Motorists – U Drive. U Text. U Pay
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Ramsey NJ, the Route 17 southbound ramp from Lake Street is scheduled to be closed and detoured beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, January 30 in Ramsey, Bergen County.
The closure is necessary for drainage work and is expected to be in place for approximately one month.
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Glen Rock NJ, a downed high voltage electric power line resulted in an hours long closure of Route 208 in both directions through portions of Fair Lawn, Glen Rock, and Hawthorne on Saturday afternoon, 11/12. The energized line also damaged a section of pavement on the southbound highway in Glen Rock when in fell, which resulted in a lane closure once the highway did finally reopen. Glen Rock Police, Glen Rock Fire Department, Fair Lawn Police, Hawthorne Police, New Jersey State Police, NJDOT, PSE&G Electric Division, and Ridgewood Emergency Services units responded to the incident. Additional power lines in Glen Rock were downed later that day when a tree fell in a wooded area near NJ Transit’s Main Line tracks. Wide area power outages were reported in connection with that mishap.
Continue reading Downed Power Line Shuts Down Route 208 in Glen Rock
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Saddle River NJ, the Saddle River Fire Department was called into action Wednesday morning when a car carrier loaded with hybrids caught fire on Route 17 North , causing some major morning backups. Saddle River Fire Department Engine 1131, Tanker 1134, Ladder 1141 and Engine 1133 worked the scene . A mutual aid Tanker 1233 was called from Upper Saddle River Fire Department.
Continue reading Car Carrier Catches Fire Closing Route 17 North Wednesday Morning in Saddle River
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Upper Saddle River NJ, no injuries were reported in connection with a Tuesday morning, 05/31, collision involving two (2) tractor trailers and a Toyota RAV4 on Route 17 southbound in Upper Saddle River. One (1) of the tractor trailers involved jackknifed across two (2) lanes of the roadway. A large diesel fuel spill occurred when a saddle tank on the jackknifed truck ruptured.
NJDOT Announces $19.6 Million in Federal Grants for the Safe Routes to School Program
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced $19.6 million for 31 grants under the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program. This represents the largest amount ever awarded for the program.