Traffic & Transit

Truck Fire On I-80 Closes Lanes In Morris County

Traffic congestion, according to authorities, is causing delays in the surrounding areas.

Traffic congestion, according to authorities, is causing delays in the surrounding areas.
Traffic congestion, according to authorities, is causing delays in the surrounding areas. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — A truck has ignited into flames on Interstate 80, causing traffic delays in surrounding areas, according to authorities.

According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, the truck is on I-80 eastbound west of Exit 37 — CR 513/Hibernia Avenue, near Rockaway Township.

As a result, three of the four right lanes are currently closed, police said.

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According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation's 511NJ website, traffic in the surrounding areas is backed up.

"Slow down, use caution and expect delays," officials said.

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