Traffic & Transit
I-287 To I-78 Ramp To Close For Continued Sinkhole Repairs
The overnight closure will begin on Friday and continue into Saturday in Somerset County.

BEDMINSTER, NJ — The I-287 northbound Exit 21A ramp to I-78 eastbound is scheduled to close Friday night to complete sinkhole repairs to the ramp in Bedminster, New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials announced.
Beginning at 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 until 6 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, the I-287 northbound Exit 21A ramp to I-78 eastbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured.
The closure is necessary for final paving of the shoulder and removal of construction barrier.
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The following detour will be in place:
I-287 northbound Exit 21A ramp to I-78 eastbound Detour:
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- Motorists on I-287 northbound wishing to take the Exit 21A ramp to I-78 will be directed to continue on I-287 northbound
- Take Exit 26B/CR 525 north/Mt Airy Road north/Bernardsville
- Stay right to take the ramp to I-287 southbound
- Take Exit 21A to I-78 eastbound
The sinkhole first appeared in June 2022 causing the ramp to close for construction until July 26, 2022, when a temporary ramp was put in place. Read More: I-287 To I-78 Ramp Reopens After Sinkhole In Bedminster
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