Traffic Problems Expected to Continue

The I-195 overpass overpass across the NJ Turnpike in Robbinsville was damaged on Wednesday and westbound lanes will be reduced to one lane for up to six weeks, NJDOT Commissioner James Simpson said Wednesday. 

Eastbound lanes will not be affected.

Morning commutes toward Trenton are expected to be very difficult. Motorists should expect delays and seek alternate routes.

The overpass sustained damage on Wednesday today after a truck crashed and became engulfed in flames beneath the overpass. 

A new I-195 overpass is being built in connection with the widening of the Turnpike from three to six lanes in each direction. It is scheduled to be completed in six weeks, but state officials will work with the contractor to try to accelerate that schedule. 

The new overpass, which is adjacent to the damaged structure, sustained no damage. When the new overpass is completed, traffic will be shifted onto it and the damaged overpass will be demolished. 

Motorists are encouraged to tune into broadcast traffic reports, call 511 or visit www.511nj.org for up-to-the-minute travel information.