Traffic & Transit

Newark Flooding On I-78 Closes Lane Friday Morning: DOT

Flooding on I-78 in Newark has prompted commuting delays Friday morning, authorities said.

Flooding on I-78 in Newark has prompted commuting delays Friday morning, authorities said.
Flooding on I-78 in Newark has prompted commuting delays Friday morning, authorities said. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

NEWARK, NJ - Flooding on I-78 in Newark has prompted commuting delays Friday morning, authorities said.

As of 6 a.m., there’s flooding on I-78 express lanes eastbound east of Exit 56 - Elizabeth Avenue in Newark, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

One left lane is currently closed, the agency said.

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