Overturned Trucks, Icing Causing Mess On Morris Co. Highways

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Icing and snow accumulation are causing a messy commute across several Morris County highways Wednesday afternoon.

Routes 10, 24, 280, and 287 are all seeing delays and lane closures, NJ DOT says. The following areas are affected:

• As of 2:55pm, there's Icing on NJ 10 in both directions in the area of US 202 in Morris Plains use caution.
• As of 3:04pm, there's an Accident on NJ 24 eastbound East of Exit 2 - CR 510/Columbia Turnpike in Florham Park. Left lane closed.
• As of 2:57pm, there's an Overturned Truck on I-280 eastbound East of I-80 in Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp. Left lane closed 5-10 minute delay.
• As of 2:56pm, there's a Vehicle fire on I-287 northbound South of Exit 33 - Harter Rd/US 202 in Harding Twp. 2 right lanes closed 5-10 minute delay.

Drivers should exercise caution while driving in the snow. If you must go out, AAA has these winter safe driving tips:

• Take the time to make sure snow and ice are cleared from your vehicle. Especially the hood, roof and windows. It's the law in NJ!
• Drive with your headlights on – it's the best way to see and be seen.
• Leave extra space between you and the vehicle in front of you – increasing your following distance will allow you more time to see problems and more space to react to them.
• Lower your speed – the faster you go the harder it is to stop or swerve.
• If your car goes into a skid, turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the vehicle to go – avoid jamming on the brakes.
• Make sure your cell phone is fully charged before heading out.

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