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Holiday Hell: GWB, Holland, Lincoln, NJ Turnpike Choke With Post-Thanksgiving Congestion Holiday Hell: GWB, Holland, Lincoln, NJ Turnpike Choke With Post-Thanksgiving Congestion
Holiday Hell: GWB, Holland, Lincoln, NJ Turnpike Choke With Post-Thanksgiving Congestion Heavy traffic hammered New Jersey’s major crossings Sunday evening, Nov. 30, as holiday travelers returned home in record numbers, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. At 7:17 p.m., delays were reported on the George Washington Bridge upper level eastbound at the New Jersey Side Toll Plaza in Fort Lee, officials said. All lanes were open. Travel time was 35 to 40 minutes from I-80 to the Alexander Hamilton Bridge. At 7:10 p.m., delays were reported at the Lincoln Tunnel south tunnel eastbound in Weehawken Township, offic…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Turnpike Crash Snarles Traffic In Ridgefield NJ Turnpike Crash Snarles Traffic In Ridgefield
NJ Turnpike Crash Snarles Traffic In Ridgefield Two separate crashes caused traffic headaches on major New Jersey highways Saturday evening, Nov. 29, the state Department of Transportation said. The first crash happened at 6:42 p.m. on Route 80 westbound west of Exit 27 (NJ 183/US 206) in Mount Olive Township. Two right lanes of the three-lane highway, along with the right shoulder, were closed, according to DOT. Minutes later, at 6:49 p.m., a crash with property damage blocked the left lane on the New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur northbound south of the Northern Mixing Bowl in Ridgefield, officials said. Delays were reported in both ar…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Jack-knifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Route 17, Major Delays Reported Jack-knifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Route 17, Major Delays Reported
Jack-knifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Route 17, Major Delays Reported UPDATE: All lanes had reopened as of 8:30 a.m. ORIGINAL NEWS STORY: A jack-knifed tractor-trailer shut down Route 17 in Paramus, causing major delays and prompting a Hazmat response on early Wednesday, Nov. 26, one of the busiest travel days of the year. The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. near the Garden State Parkway, involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger car, according to Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti. Responders found the tractor leaking fuel and requested Bergen County Hazmat and the Department of Transportation to the scene. Route 17 North was fully closed at Centur…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Two-Car Crash Closes Lanes On Route 4 In Paramus Two-Car Crash Closes Lanes On Route 4 In Paramus
Two-Car Crash Closes Lanes On Route 4 In Paramus A two-car crash was reported along Route 4 in Paramus on Friday night, Nov. 14. The crash happened across from Houlihan’s at approximately 9:15 p.m., witnesses said. At least one lane was closed as of press time. Photos from the scene show two damaged vehicles, including a heavily banged-up hatchback. No additional information was available as of press time.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Dump Truck Overturns In Fair Lawn (PHOTOS) Dump Truck Overturns In Fair Lawn (PHOTOS)
Dump Truck Overturns In Fair Lawn (Photos) No injuries were reported after a dump truck rolled over in Fair Lawn Tuesday morning, Nov. 11. The empty multi-axle truck was leaving the Tanis Concrete property when its raised dump bed struck an overhead communications cable on River Road, according to incident reporter Boyd A. Loving. The impact caused the truck to overturn. A heavy-duty tow truck was called to upright the vehicle and remove it from the scene. A portion of River Road was closed for nearly two hours while first responders and towing crews worked to clear the area, Fair Lawn police said. Photos were shared to Facebook b…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Overturned Truck Halts Traffic On Route 46 In Bergen County: DOT Overturned Truck Halts Traffic On Route 46 In Bergen County: DOT
Overturned Truck Halts Traffic On Route 46 In Bergen County: DOT Major delays were being reported on Route 46 in Palisades Park Tuesday morning, Nov. 11 due to an overturned truck. The overnight crash appeared to have happened in the westbound lanes after 3 a.m., near Route 93. The roadway was severely congested as of 8:30 a.m., according to the DOT website. Injuries and additional details were unclear.

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by Cecilia Levine
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BMW SUV Crashes Into Utility Pole On Route 208 BMW SUV Crashes Into Utility Pole On Route 208
BMW SUV Crashes Into Utility Pole On Route 208 A crash shut down part of Route 208 after a BMW SUV struck a utility pole in Hawthorne early, Saturday morning, Nov. 1, according to state transportation officials and photos from the scene. As of 10:11 a.m., a downed pole was reported on NJ 208 northbound near Goffle Road, with the right lane and shoulder closed. Traffic backups were reported into Glen Rock as crews worked to clear the scene and stabilize the area. Motorists were advised to expect delays and use alternate routes while repairs were underway, officials said.

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Malfunctioning Freight Train Causes Major Delays In Bergenfield, Dumont: Police Malfunctioning Freight Train Causes Major Delays In Bergenfield, Dumont: Police
Malfunctioning Freight Train Causes Major Delays In Bergenfield, Dumont: Police UPDATE: The train was moving as of 3 p.m. ORIGINAL REPORT: A malfunctioning freight train brought traffic to a standstill in Bergenfield and Dumont on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 29, authorities confirmed. The train became disabled near several crossings just as schools were letting out, causing major backups throughout the area around 2:50 p.m., according to Bergenfield Police Lt. William Duran. Duran confirmed that the train had experienced a mechanical malfunction, prompting a temporary stop while crews worked to resolve the issue. Traffic was heavily affected on surrounding roads in bot…

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Crash Closes Lanes On Route 4 During Morning Rush In Hackensack: NJDOT Crash Closes Lanes On Route 4 During Morning Rush In Hackensack: NJDOT
Crash Closes Lanes On Route 4 During Morning Rush In Hackensack: Njdot A crash on Route 4 caused major delays Wednesday morning, Oct. 29, after two lanes were shut down, officials said. As of 8:09 a.m., two of three westbound lanes were closed near Hackensack Avenue, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Traffic was backed up through the area and along River Road in Teaneck as emergency crews responded to the scene. At least one ambulance and a firetruck were called to the scene. No injuries were immediately reported.

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Debris Spill Shuts Down Lanes On Route 46 In Totowa Debris Spill Shuts Down Lanes On Route 46 In Totowa
Debris Spill Shuts Down Lanes On Route 46 In Totowa A debris spill shut down two westbound lanes on Route 46 in Totowa just after noon Tuesday, Oct. 28, officials said. The incident was reported around 12:09 p.m. west of NJ 62/Union Boulevard, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Two of the three westbound lanes were closed as crews responded to the scene. Traffic cameras show police vehicles stopped with a civilian vehicle, possibly a dump truck. Drivers were advised to use caution and expect delays in the area. No injuries were immediately reported.

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Dump Truck Overturns, Pole Down, Parkway Crash Snarl NJ Morning Commute Dump Truck Overturns, Pole Down, Parkway Crash Snarl NJ Morning Commute
Dump Truck Overturns, Pole Down, Parkway Crash Snarl NJ Morning Commute It was a rough start for New Jersey drivers Tuesday morning, Oct. 28, with crashes and road closures reported across several major highways. As of 8:25 a.m., a downed pole on Route 208 northbound south of High Mountain Road in Franklin Lakes closed two of three lanes, according to state transportation officials. Those lanes were still closed as of press time. Just before 9 a.m., a driver struck a deer on the Garden State Parkway northbound between Exit 171 (Glen Road) and Chestnut Ridge Road in Woodcliff Lake. Then, around 9:30 a.m., an overturned dump truck shut down the right lane, …

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‘I’m Alive… But I’m Not Okay’: Maryland Business Owner Loses Everything In Bridge Collapse ‘I’m Alive… But I’m Not Okay’: Maryland Business Owner Loses Everything In Bridge Collapse
‘I’m Alive… But I’m Not Okay’: Maryland Business Owner Loses Everything In Bridge Collapse A small business owner is out of work and scrambling to stay afloat after his septic truck was critically damaged in a bridge collapse in Baltimore County. Friends and family are rallying around John Cossentino, a local Baltimore and Carroll County septic business owner who is now "in a state of emergency" after his only source of income was taken out in the collapse. Fire crews responded around 5:20 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, to the area of Carroll Road and Philpot Road in Phoenix, where a large septic truck was found sitting on a destroyed bridge, the Baltimore County Fire Department said. …

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