Traffic & Transit

Delays Continue On US 206 Following Transformer Fire In Morris Co.

The replacement of an emergency pole on US 206 following this morning's fire is still disrupting traffic, according to officials.

One right lane of two lanes is currently closed, according to officials.
One right lane of two lanes is currently closed, according to officials. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

(UPDATE: The replacement of an emergency pole on US 206 following this morning's fire is still affecting traffic flow, according to officials. One right lane will remain closed until 10:30 p.m. as part of the repairs.)

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — A transformer fire on US 206 is affecting commuter traffic around Morris County Wednesday morning, authorities said.

As of early this morning, there has been a transformer fire on US 206 northbound north of CR 612/Flanders Road, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation's 511NJ website.

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One of the two right lanes is currently closed, the agency said.

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