Major Highway Ramp In Morris County To Close For 3 Nights

The I-280 westbound ramp connecting to I-287 and Route 46 will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights this week, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT).

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The closures are necessary to paint the I-80 eastbound bridge over I-280 and Route 46 as part of a larger preventative maintenance project, officials said.

During the closures, motorists will be directed to follow posted detours using I-80.

Detour To Route 46:

• Drivers on I-280 westbound heading toward I-287, Route 46, Morristown or Mahwah should stay left for I-80 westbound.
• Continue on I-80 westbound Express.
• Stay right for Exits 42A-B toward Route 202 and Route 46.
• Stay left for Exit 42A toward Route 202 and I-80 eastbound.
• Take Exit 42A, cross over I-80 and enter I-80 eastbound.
• Stay right for the Route 202 northbound exit.
• Turn left onto Smith Road to access Route 46 eastbound or westbound.

Detour To I-287:

• Drivers on I-280 westbound heading toward I-287 should stay left for I-80 westbound.
• Continue on I-80 westbound Express.
• Stay right for Exits 42A-B toward Route 202 and Route 46.
• Stay left for Exit 42A toward Route 202 and I-80 eastbound.
• Take Exit 42A, cross over I-80 and enter I-80 eastbound.
• Take Exit 43 toward I-287, Morristown and Mahwah.
• Stay left for I-287 northbound or right for I-287 southbound.

The closures are part of an $8.5 million federally funded project to repaint 10 bridges along I-80 in Morris and Bergen counties.

According to NJDOT, preventative maintenance such as bridge painting helps protect steel structures from corrosion, extend their operational lifespan, and keep bridges in good condition.

The timing of the closures may change depending on weather or other factors.

Motorists are encouraged to visit 511nj.org for real-time traffic conditions and construction updates.