Traffic & Transit
Sinkhole Update: I-287 To I-78 Temporary Ramp To Be Built To Restore Access
The ramp has been closed since June 19 after a sinkhole emerged on the heavily traveled exit ramp.
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — A temporary ramp is being constructed to reopen access from I-287 north to I-78 east in Bridgewater after a sinkhole emerged, said New Jersey Department of Transportation.
The heavily traveled ramp has been closed since June 19.
"In addition to grading and paving, the construction of the temporary ramp requires the installation of proper drainage, as well as lighting for safety," said NJDOT Spokesman Steve Schapiro.
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The ramp is expected to be opened by the end of July, said Schapiro.
NJDOT has stabilized the damaged area from the sinkhole and is continuing to investigate the cause of the sinkhole. A permanent repair is being designed, said Schapiro.
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