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Teaneck NJ, The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has unveiled the final design report for the highly anticipated $189.4 million replacement of the Route 4 bridge over the Hackensack River. This transformative project aims to modernize the 91-year-old structure and a key half-mile stretch of highway connecting Hackensack and Teaneck.
Continue reading Major Upgrades Planned for Route 4 Hackensack River Bridge Replacement
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Paramus NJ, in the early hours of Saturday morning, a police response to a large and “unsanctioned” car meetup on Route 4 in Paramus led to the arrest of a teenager and a chaotic pursuit. The event, drawing approximately 500 vehicles, took place in the Sports Authority parking lot on Route 4 West, prompting heightened police presence and monitoring in the area.
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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old EMELIO S. LUTCHMANSINGH of Queens, NY on charges stemming from a serious motor vehicle crash. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office under the direction of Sheriff Anthony Cureton.
Continue reading Queens Man Arrested on Charges Stemming from Wrong Way Route 4 Head-on in Teaneck
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Teaneck NJ, The New Jersey Department of Transportation’s $74 million proposal to replace the 92-year-old Palisade Avenue Bridge and improve the Belle Avenue intersection on Route 4 was the focus of a recent Green Acres hearing. The hearing aimed to gather public input on the project, which requires the acquisition of approximately one-third of an acre from three parks lining Route 4: Gaylord Park, Window Park, and Milton Votee Park.
Continue reading Public Input Sought on $74 Million Proposal to Replace Palisade Avenue Bridge
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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.
Continue reading Route 4 in Teaneck Closed Sunday Morning Due to Downed Utility Pole and Power Lines
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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.
Continue reading Route 4 Lane Closures in Englewood this Weekend
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Paramus NJ, the adult male driver of a black colored Mazda sedan was taken into custody for suspected DUI following a 5-vehicle crash on Route 4 westbound in Paramus shortly before 12 noon on Thursday, 03/14. The individual was handcuffed and placed in a Paramus police vehicle immediately after the administration of a field sobriety test. The heavily damaged Mazda and a white colored Volkswagen Atlas were both removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. The suspect is alleged to have struck the Volkswagen and three (3) other vehicles after he struck a guardrail just east of Spring Valley Road, Paramus and lost control of his vehicle. No injuries were reported by any drivers or passengers involved.
Continue reading DUI Suspect in Custody After Five Vehicle Crash in Route 4 Paramus
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Paramus NJ, construction crews working near an exit ramp off of Route 4 westbound in Paramus on Thursday morning, 08/17, accidentally struck and punctured an unmarked 16 inch water main, which sent water cascading onto Route 4. No injuries were reported in the mishap, but traffic was slowed on Route 4 while crews dealt with the dilemma.
Continue reading Water Main Break in Paramus Causes Flooding on Route 4
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Paramus NJ, a Nissan SUV headed westbound on Route 4 near Spring Valley Road in Paramus on Wednesday morning, 07/12, veered off of the highway, through a steel guardrail, and into a tree. The driver was entrapped upon impact. Officers from the Paramus Police’s Emergency Services Unit worked with Paramus firefighters and Paramus Rescue Squad members to free the heavily entrapped driver from the Nissan. The driver and a rear seat passenger were transported by separate Paramus EMS ambulances to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus for evaluation and treatment. A flatbed tow truck removed the heavily damaged Nissan from the scene.
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Englewood NJ, Sunday was not a day of rest at the Englewood Fire Department . Englewood Fire Department responded to a 5:00am call, after it drove into the woods on Route 4 and crews set to work fighting a car on fire .
Continue reading Car Catches Fire after it drives into the Woods off Route 4 in Englewood
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Ridgewood NJ, With traffic congestion costing U.S. drivers an average of 36 hours and $564 during 2021, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s Best & Worst States to Drive in, New Jersey surprisingly did not do as poorly as expected . We all noticed the increasing congestion and massive traffic backup’s on Route 4 and Route 17 . New Jersey placed 38 overall with a score of 53.75 . We ranked 36th in cost of ownership, 48th Traffic & Infrastructure and amazingly ,ranked 4th in safety.
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Paramus NJ, With U.S. traffic congestion costing U.S. drivers $88 billion in 2019 but driving reduced in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2021’s Best & Worst States to Drive in, as well as accompanying videos.
Continue reading New Study : New Jersey Is 9th Worst State to Drive In
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Paramus NJ, A rollover crash on Route 4 westbound in Paramus near the 35 Plaza strip mall caused a massive traffic jam on Monday afternoon, 02/03. Paramus Police, Paramus EMS, and Paramus Fire Department Engines 2 & 4 responded to the incident. A flatbed tow truck righted and removed the flipped passenger vehicle from the highway. The extent of injuries, if any, to the occupants (who had all self extricated prior to the arrival of emergency responders) is not known.
Continue reading Rollover Accident on Route 4 Leads to Massive Traffic Jam Monday Afternoon
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PARAMUS NJ, Heavy traffic is expected on Route 4 in Paramus starting this coming Monday.
The right lane on the westbound side is closing so that PSE&G can permanently transfer wires from temporary poles to new ones.
It’s part of a $5 million project that replaced the overpass that carries Paramus Road over Route 4.
The work will take place daily until Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ramps to and from Paramus roads will also be shut down.
Continue reading Heavy Traffic Expected on Route 4 in Paramus Expected All Week
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Paramus NJ, according to the Paramus Police as of 6:30pm Sunday June 16th the Paramus Road over Route 4 intersection overpass , including all ramps is reopened.