Parkway Traffic Slowed By Crash In Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A crash on the northbound side of the Garden State Parkway at Exit 82 in Toms River is backing up traffic on Monday morning, authorities said.

The crash, which happened shortly before 8 a.m., has closed the right lane and right shoulder on the Parkway in the area, according to the state Department of Transportation.

Traffic is slowing down as far south as Lacey, according to the state DOT traffic website, 511nj.org.

Streets in Beachwood and downtown Toms River streets also are affected by the traffic backups crash with drivers diverting off