Traffic & Transit
Crash On I-280 West In Essex County; All Lanes Closed
A vehicle crash took place on I-280 in Essex County on Tuesday, authorities said.
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A crash on I-280 closed all lanes on a portion of the road in Essex County on Tuesday, police reported.
According to 511NJ.org, a crash with injuries took place on the westbound portion of the road at exit 12 in East Orange. As of 4:08 p.m., a crash investigation had closed all lanes.
Crash with Injuries on I-280 westbound at Exit 12 - Garden State Parkway (East Orange) All lanes closed https://t.co/aBR6wrGCJ3
— 511NJ I280 (@511nji280) September 14, 2021
Traffic Congestion on I-280 westbound between West of CR 508 (Kearny) and West of Exit 12 - Garden State Parkway (East Orange) current travel time is 30-35 minutes due to an incident https://t.co/fmAbUBU1Ll
— 511NJ I280 (@511nji280) September 14, 2021
The Newark Department of Public Safety also posted an advisory about a crash on I-280 west.
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Route 280 West Closed Near Exit 13 Due to Vehicle Accident - All Traffic Exiting at First Street. Drivers advised to anticipate delays and to plan alternate routes. https://t.co/BlyzAX7Hxi via @Nextdoor pic.twitter.com/N51Pbyj75n
— Dept. Public Safety (@NewarkNJPolice) September 14, 2021
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