Traffic & Transit
I-80 Construction Coming To Warren County Wednesday: DOT
Guide rail construction in Warren County is slated to close an eastbound lane on I-80 in Kowlton next week, state transit officials said.
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - Guide rail construction in Warren County is slated to close an eastbound lane on I-80 in Kowlton next week, state transit officials said.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced the closure of the right lane on I-80 eastbound on Wednesday after the S-curve near milepost 1.4, the agency said in a statement Friday.
The closure, which officials called “necessary to install about 200 feet” of construction barrier in the shoulder for guide rail work, will be in effect from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
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One lane will remain open, officials added. If work is completed ahead of time, the lane will reopen earlier.
“Motorists are advised to slow down and use caution when driving through the work zone,” the agency said.
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The exact timing of the work is subject to change due to weather and other factors.
Drivers are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for construction updates and real-time travel information.
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