Emergency crews proceed to work on restore the eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 in New Jersey after a big sinkhole opened on the appropriate shoulder Thursday morning.
The New Jersey Division of Transportation mentioned I-80 eastbound in Wharton will stay closed below additional discover and drivers are suggested to make use of alternate routes as an alternative.
“NJDOT crews have stabilized the area and began excavation work last night in the right shoulder and right lane on I-80 eastbound, near mile post 34. Crews will continue working around the clock to complete the repair and reopen the highway as soon as possible,” NJDOT mentioned.
The reason for the 40×40 foot sinkhole was decided to be the collapse of an deserted mineshaft, in keeping with transportation officers.
State officers mentioned they can’t present an estimated timeframe for the freeway to reopen, particularly with rain on the way in which for the weekend.
NJDOT recommends taking Route 46/exit 28 as an alternate route via the world or drivers will likely be detoured at Route 15/exit 34.
Listed here are the NJDOT’s route options:
Route 46 eastbound Alternate Route:
Motorists on I-80 eastbound are suggested to take Exit 28/Route 46 eastbound to Route 10/Ledgewood/Lake Hopatcong, which is a number of miles earlier than the closure
Proceed on Route 46 eastbound
Keep within the left two lanes to show left on the visitors sign to proceed on Route 46 eastbound
Flip left onto Route 15 northbound in Dover again to I-80 or
Proceed on Route 46 eastbound for about 12 miles and keep left for I-80 eastbound
I-80 eastbound Detour:
Motorists on I-80 eastbound are being directed to take Exit 34 to Route 15/Wharton/Dover/Sparta
Keep proper following indicators for Route 15/Jefferson/Dover/Sparta
Keep within the left lane on North Essential Avenue to Route 15 southbound/To I-80/Dover
Merge onto Route 15 southbound
Keep left to take the exit to I-80 eastbound
