Ocean County Waterways Set For $8.4M Dredging Project

Work began in July and is expected to continue around the clock through December in several Ocean County channels.

Lane Closures, Detours Planned In Ship Bottom As Route 72 Project Nears End

Drivers in Ship Bottom will face overnight detours and daytime lane closures next week for final paving work.

Downed Poles In Stafford Snarl Traffic, Cause Power Outages: Police

Multiple electrical poles are down at Robert Drive and Morris Boulevard, police said.

Barnegat-Manahawkin Roads Targeted In Monthly Traffic Safety Detail This Week

Thursday will be the final Goal: Zero traffic safety detail of the year in Ocean County.

Traffic Safety Detail Focuses On Barnegat-Manahawkin Roads This Week

Barnegat, Stafford, Waretown and more will be the focus of this month's Goal: Zero traffic safety detail.

Traffic Safety Detail To Focus On Barnegat-Manahawkin Roads This Week

Barnegat, Stafford, LBI towns and more will be the focus of this month's Goal: Zero traffic safety detail.

New Speed Limits On These Manahawkin Roads: Police

The updates were made following a traffic study by Ocean County Engineering.

Hurricane Evacuation Drill To Impact Route 72: NJDOT

State authorities will conduct an emergency evacuation exercise on Aug. 7. Here's what to know:

Southern Ocean Roads Targeted In Shore Traffic Safety Detail This Week

Barnegat, Stafford and Long Beach Island towns are the target of this month's Goal: Zero traffic safety detail.

Water Main Break Causing Delays In Manahawkin: Police

Delays and detours could last up to eight hours Tuesday, Stafford police said.

Expect Increased Police Presence On Southern Ocean Roads This Week: Here's Why

Goal: Zero, a high-visibility county-wide traffic enforcement detail, is bringing its attention to Southern Ocean roads this week.

One-Way Road Becomes Two-Way On Long Beach Island: NJDOT

Central Avenue will open to two-way traffic Tuesday after being closed for signal work and restriping, NJDOT said.

New Traffic Pattern Emerges On LBI Road, Route 72: NJDOT

May 8 marks the start of two-way traffic on part of Long Beach Boulevard, and the addition of new lanes on Route 72:

Closures, Detours Ahead As New Traffic Light Installed On LBI

The intersection of Long Beach Boulevard and 8th Street in Ship Bottom will have lane closures Tuesday as the work nears completion.

New Traffic Pattern Along Barnegat Roads

Different traffic light timing and a new left turn on green arrow only signal have been implemented along some Barnegat roads.

Route 72 Bridge Work Restarts This Week After Summer Break: NJDOT

The Route 72 Manahawkin Bay Bridges project took the summer off after locals raised concerns about its impact on summer traffic.

Route 72 Closures In Store This Week In Barnegat: NJDOT

Expect closures as the Plowed Road to Doc Cramer Boulevard pavement preservation project continues.

More Overnight Closures Set For Route 72 In Stafford: NJDOT

Beginning Wednesday night, expect closures as the Plowed Road to Doc Cramer Boulevard pavement preservation project is underway.

Overnight Road Work In Store As Route 72 Projects Prepares For Hiatus

Ship Bottom will see lane closures Monday night and additional work is in store before the project takes a summer break until Labor Day.

Garbage Truck Stuck In Barnegat Parkway Toll Booth

Parkway traffic is backed up Friday morning after a garbage truck crashed into the toll plaza.

Route 72 To Close Friday For Paving, Traffic Shift: NJDOT

Expect closures during the daytime and a detour overnight on Route 72 as the Manahawkin Bay Bridges project continues.

Expect More Delays As Pump Station Work Continues In Stafford

The construction on East Bay Avenue at Mill Creek will run Friday too, Stafford police said.

Traffic Delays Expected With Stafford Pump Station Work

Delays on East Bay Avenue near Mill Creek Road are anticipated all day Thursday due to construction.

Route 72 To Be Closed, Detoured Overnight Again This Week: NJDOT

Further road work is in store for Route 72, which will be closed again starting Monday night and running through Thursday.

Route 72 To Be Closed, Detoured Friday Night: NJDOT

Route 72 will be closed in both directions overnight Friday as the Route 72 Manahawkin Bay Bridges project advances, officials said.

Overturned Car Blocks Toll Booth On Parkway In Barnegat: NJDOT

A lane was blocked as of shortly after 12 p.m. on Feb. 9, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said.

1 Dead, 1 Seriously Injured After GSP Crash In Barnegat Thursday: NJSP

Police said the driver was ejected after veering off the parkway and going down an embankment. Two children in the back seat were not hurt.

Crash Reported On GSP In Barnegat Friday Morning: NJ DOT

All vehicles are currently on the right shoulder, NJ DOT said.

Crash Cleared On Route 72 In Manahawkin: Police

All lanes of Route 72 have reopened, Stafford police said.

Overnight Route 72 Bridge Work To Start Up Again: NJDOT

The Route 72 Manahawkin Bay Bridges project is starting up again on Friday night and will last through spring 2024.

Stafford Crash, Vehicle Fire Prompts Delays Thursday Morning: DOT

A crash on the Garden State Parkway in Stafford has prompted commuting delays Thursday morning, authorities said. Here's the latest.

Overnight Route 72 Closures To Begin July 24: NJDOT

Lanes will close in Stafford Monday through Thursday overnight as paving begins on Route 72 in Stafford, state officials said.

Route 72 Is One Of The Most Feared Roads In The U.S., Survey Says

A survey of 3,000 roadtrippers determined that Route 72 is one of the top 50 scariest routes in the country.

Route 72 Bridge Construction To Take Summer Hiatus: NJDOT

Work on the Manahawkin Bay Bridges project will take a break after LBI officials raised concerns about the impact this summer.

Route 72 Closures To Impact LBI Traffic All Summer Long, Police Say

Ship Bottom police stressed that the bridge work would increase traffic, obstruct pedestrian passage and delay emergency vehicle responses.

Route 72 Closures Expected This Week In Stafford: NJDOT

There will be lane and shoulder closures on June 27 and 28, New Jersey Department of Transportation officials said.

Rt. 72 Fluid Spill In Stafford Crash Closes Lane Saturday Morning: DOT

A fluid spill on Route 72 in Stafford has prompted commuting delays Saturday morning, authorities said.

Yeoman Road Paving Postponed Due To Air Quality, Stafford Says

Paving of the road began earlier this week, but has been suspended due to poor air quality.

Stafford GSP Police Activity Closes Lanes Friday Morning: DOT

Police activity on the Garden State Parkway in Stafford has prompted commuting delays Friday morning, authorities said. Here's the latest:

Rt. 30 Downed Pole In Egg Harbor City Closes Lane Saturday: DOT

A downed utility pole on Route 30 has prompted commuting delays Saturday morning, authorities said. Here's the latest: