
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
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.
Highways Affected by Travel Restrictions
The travel restriction applies to both directions on the following interstate highways:
- I-76 (entire length)
- I-78 (entire length)
- I-80 (entire length)
- I-195 (entire length)
- I-280 (entire length)
- I-287 (entire length)
- I-295 (entire length)
- I-676 (entire length)
- NJ Route 440, from the Outerbridge Crossing to I-287
Vehicles Impacted by Restrictions
The restriction applies to the following vehicle types:
- All tractor trailers (with limited exceptions per the Administrative Order)
- Empty straight CDL-weighted trucks
- Passenger vehicles pulling trailers
- Recreational vehicles (RVs)
- Motorcycles
Exemptions
The restriction does not apply to:
- The New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and Atlantic City Expressway
- Public safety vehicles and personnel
- Essential services for healthcare facilities or critical infrastructure, including food and fuel delivery
Important Driving Guidelines
NJDOT urges all motorists to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm. If travel is unavoidable, keep these safety tips in mind:
- SLOW DOWN and obey speed limits.
- STAY CLEAR of plows and salt trucks; do not pass between plows in formation.
- ALLOW EXTRA TIME to reach your destination.
- MAINTAIN A SAFE FOLLOWING DISTANCE between vehicles.
- Be cautious on bridges and ramps, as they freeze more quickly.
- If conditions worsen, PULL OFF SAFELY and wait out the storm.
Prepare for Emergencies
Pack an emergency kit in your car with essentials like:
- Cell phone charger
- Water and snacks
- Blanket
- Flashlight
- First-aid supplies
For additional tips, visit the NJ Office of Emergency Management’s Winter Preparedness Guide at ready.nj.gov.
Stay Updated
Check NJDOT’s real-time travel updates at 511nj.org and follow NJDOT on social media for the latest news:
- X (Twitter): @NewJerseyDOT
- Facebook: New Jersey DOT
- Instagram: @newjersey.dot
By following these guidelines and staying informed, you can help ensure a safer journey during the storm.
#NJTraffic, #WinterStorm, #NJDOT, #TravelAdvisory
more over reacting by nanny government
what idiot came up with this. 9am? Light snow is forecast to begin no earlier than 1pm
How about LOGIC and ‘expect restrictions as necessary’…
So basically all westbound trucks will be diverted to Rt 46 ,
Exactly
Sanity returns on Monday.
This is a last gasp of the nanny state.