Major Traffic Delays Expected Again This Weekend On Route 18

Significant traffic delays are expected again this weekend, when crews begin demolition work on Route 18.

“The Route 18 Bridge over Route 1 superstructure will be demolished and new prefabricated superstructure units will be installed over weekends,’’ according to a notice from East Brunswick police.

Two lanes of traffic will be open on Route 18 north and south, but 5 minute stoppages are expected.

Ramps to Route 18 south from Route 1 south, and Route 18 north from Route 1 north will be shut down for the weekend.

The ramp to Route 1 southbound from Route 18 northbound “will be closed in conjunction with the auxiliary lane” on Route 18 north, the notice said.

During overnight hours - from midnight to 8 a.m. - Route 1 south will be detoured.

Those drivers will be sent toward Route 18 north, “where they will use the Route 27 exit as the U-Turn and follow signs back to Route 1 south,’’ the notice said.

Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes.