Major Route 206 Traffic Shift Coming To Hillsborough

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Drivers coming through Hillsborough should prepare for a major traffic pattern change along Route 206.

The change will occur between Doctors Way and Valley Road starting Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 9 p.m., weather permitting.

The change is part of the ongoing Route 206 improvement project.

During Interim Stage 2 of construction, all northbound and southbound travel lanes will be shifted onto the newly constructed northbound side of the roadway.

The traffic shift is intended to allow crews to complete construction work in the center section of Route 206.

According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation(NJDOT), the initial shift implementation is scheduled for overnight hours from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. beginning Nov. 24.

The new traffic pattern will then remain in place throughout this stage, which is expected to continue through mid-April 2027.

Drivers should expect major impacts in the corridor during this phase.

The NJDOT says there will be no detours and no truck restrictions, but motorists should be ready for delays, shifting lane alignments and active construction zones along the route.

The NJDOT also includes a safety reminder for drivers moving through the work area.

"Please reduce your speed, follow posted signage, and stay alert for workers and changing traffic patterns through the corridor," according to the NJDOT.

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