I-78 West Lane Closure Expected In Somerset County

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Drivers can expect a lane closure on Interstate 78 West on Tuesday morning for overhead sign work, announced the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

This is part of the deck replacement project on bridges over Washington Valley Road and Route 202/206 in Bedminster and Bridgewater.

From 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, the left lane on I-78 West is scheduled to close beginning at milepost 33.1 near Somerville Road Bridge over I-78 through milepost 32.1, which is after the scenic overlook.

Drivers are advised to use caution and slow down through the work zone.

The $67 million federally funded project will replace both eastbound and westbound bridge decks that carry I-78 over Routes 202/206 and Washington Valley Road, which are in poor condition.

In addition, the existing guiderail will be updated to current standards. New approach slabs will be constructed at all four bridges, and the roadway will be resurfaced within project limits.

The project was designed to advance in stages to minimize impacts on motorists, beginning with the eastbound bridges.

Construction of all bridges is expected to be completed by late spring 2026.

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