N.J. Winter Weather: School Closings/Delays, Accidents, Injuries, Bad Monday Commute

The first winter storm hit N.J. on Monday, compelling school districts to close or delay, and create a dangerous, slippy mess on N.J. roads.

Read more: WEATHER ALERT: School Closings/Delays List In New Jersey - 12/12/16

The snow gave way to heavy rain, making for a messy commute Monday morning. Snow plows were out removing ice and snow from the roads, but many areas were still impacted.

A winter weather advisory from the National Weather Service was still in effect in Morris, Warren and Sussex counties as snow was expected to turn into freezing rain. A hazardous weather outlook was in effect in the rest of the state.

Here is the list of accidents and school closings/delays

• School Closings/Delays List: The snow has compelled some towns, school districts to cancel events, activities. Could there be more? Read more here....
• Accident I-80: As of 7:10am, there's an Accident on I-80 eastbound Exit 28 - CR 631/US 46 in Roxbury Twp. Left lane blocked.
• Accident Accident I-287: As of 7:04am, there's an Accident on I-287 northbound North of Exit 59 - NJ 208 in Mahwah Twp. Left lane blocked.
• Fire department activity: Fire department activity New Jersey Turnpike: As of 7:02am, there's Fire department activity and a Gas main break on the New Jersey Turnpike northbound at John Fenwick Service Area in Oldmans Twp Service Area closed.
• Disabled vehicle: Disabled vehicle US 1&9 As of 6:58am, there's a Disabled vehicle on US 1&9 northbound North of Wilson Av in Newark. Center lane closed 5-10 minute delay.
• Disabled vehicle: Disabled vehicle New Jersey Turnpike: As of 6:56am, there's a Disabled vehicle on the New Jersey Turnpike northbound South of Interchange 3 - NJ 168 in Deptford Twp. Right lane blocked.
• Disabled vehicle New Jersey Turnpike As of 6:56am, there's a Disabled vehicle on the New Jersey Turnpike northbound South of Interchange 3 - NJ 168 in Deptford Twp. Right lane blocked.
• Fire department activity New Jersey Turnpike As of 5:57am, there's Fire department activity on the New Jersey Turnpike northbound at John Fenwick Service Area in Oldmans Twp building evacuated due to gas main break...
• Accident with injuries Atlantic City Expressway As of 5:48am, there's an Accident with Injuries on the Atlantic City Expressway westbound West of Atlantic City Welcome Center in Pleasantville. Right lane and shoulder closed ... MOVE OVER FOR EMERGENCY WORKERS.
• Accident with property damage Atlantic City Expressway As of 4:22am, there's an Accident with Property Damage on the Atlantic City Expressway eastbound East of Western Terminus - NJ 42 in Washington Twp. Right shoulder closed ...MOVE OVER FOR EMERGENCY WORKERS.
• Pockets of Volume NJ 24 As of 6:57am, there are Pockets of Volume on NJ 24 in both directions between Exit 8 - Summit Ave/NJ 124 in Millburn Twp and I-287 in Hanover Twp delays due to volume.
• Delays US 9 As of 6:55am, there are Delays on US 9 northbound between Poor Farm Rd in Old Bridge Twp and Garden State Parkway in Sayreville delays due to volume.
• Delays New Jersey Turnpike/I-95 As of 6:54am, there are Delays on the New Jersey Turnpike/I-95 local and express roadways northbound from Exit 71 (NB) - NJ 4/Broad Ave in Leonia to George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee 1 mile delay, due to delays on the George Washington Bridge.
• Delays I-287 As of 6:54am, there are Delays on I-287 northbound between New Jersey Turnpike and Exit 3 - New Durham Rd in Edison Twp delays due to volume.
• Delays NJ 208 As of 6:53am, there are Delays on NJ 208 southbound between Goffle Rd in Hawthorne and NJ 4 in Fair Lawn delays due to volume.
• Delays NJ 3 As of 6:53am, there are Delays on NJ 3 eastbound between NJ 21 in Clifton and New Jersey Turnpike - Western Spur in East Rutherford delays due to volume.
• Delays I-287 As of 6:52am, there are Delays on I-287 northbound South of Exit 39 - NJ 10 in Hanover Twp delays due to volume.
• Delays US 1&9 Truck Route As of 6:51am, there are Delays on US 1&9 Truck Route in both directions from US 1&9/Pulaski Skyway in Newark to Tonnelle Circle in Jersey City delays due to volume.
• Delays I-78 As of 6:50am, there are Delays on I-78 eastbound between Exit 16 - NJ 31 North in Clinton Twp and East of Exit 29 - I-287/US 202/US 206 in Bedminster Twp delays due to volume.
• Delays US 1&9 As of 6:50am, there are Delays on US 1&9 northbound from Delancey St to US 1&9 Truck Route/Pulaski Skyway in Newark delays due to volume.
• Delays NJ 4 As of 6:49am, there are Delays on NJ 4 eastbound area of Teaneck Rd in Teaneck Twp delays due to volume.
• Delays US 1&9 As of 6:49am, there are Delays on US 1&9 northbound approaching George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee delays due to volume.
• Delays I-80 As of 6:49am, there are Delays on I-80 eastbound area of Exit 30 - Howard Blvd in Mount Arlington delays due to volume.
• Delays I-280 As of 6:48am, there are Delays on I-280 eastbound area of Exit 12 - Garden State Parkway in East Orange delays due to volume.
• Delays US 9 As of 6:48am, there are Delays on US 9 northbound approaching CR 615/Bordentown Av in Sayreville delays due to volume.
• Delays I-295 As of 6:48am, there are Delays on I-295 southbound from Exit 32 - CR 561/Haddonfield Berlin Rd in Cherry Hill Twp to Exit 26S - NJ 42/I-76/I-676 in Bellmawr delays due to volume.
• Delays Holland Tunnel As of 6:47am, there are Delays at the Holland Tunnel eastbound from New Jersey . The travel time to the New York side is 25 minutes from New Jersey Turnpike Exit 14C, and 20 minutes from New Jersey 139 at Tonnelle Circle.
• Delays NJ 495 As of 6:47am, there are Delays on NJ 495 eastbound West of Pleasant Avenue in Union City delays due to volume.
• Delays NJ 3 As of 6:47am, there are Delays on NJ 3 eastbound between NJ 21 in Clifton and East of NJ 17 in Rutherford delays due to volume.
• Delays NJ 139 Lower As of 6:47am, there are Delays on NJ 139 Lower eastbound between East of Tonnelle Avenue and NJ 139 Upper/Kennedy Boulevard in Jersey City delays due to volume.
• Delays I-295 As of 6:46am, there are Delays on I-295 northbound from Exit 25 - NJ 47/Delsea Dr in Westville to Exit 32 - CR 561/Haddonfield Berlin Rd in Cherry Hill Twp delays due to volume.
• Delays NJ 3 As of 6:45am, there are Delays on NJ 3 eastbound approaching NJ 495 in North Bergen Twp delays due to volume.
• Delays I-76 As of 6:44am, there are Delays on I-76 westbound from Exit 1A - NJ 42/I-295 in Bellmawr to Walt Whitman Bridge in Gloucester City delays due to volume.
• Delays US 46 As of 6:44am, there are Delays on US 46 eastbound area of NJ 62/Union Blvd in Totowa delays due to volume.
• Delays NJ 42 As of 6:44am, there are Delays on NJ 42 northbound from Exit 10A - NJ 168/Black Horse Pike in Gloucester Twp to I-295 in Bellmawr delays due to volume.
• Delays NJ 4 As of 6:40am, there are Delays on NJ 4 eastbound approaching New Jersey Turnpike/I-95/George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee delays due to volume.
• Delays New Jersey Turnpike - Eastern Spur As of 6:38am, there are Delays on the New Jersey Turnpike - Eastern Spur inside exit Interchange 15E - US 1&9 in Newark due to delays on US 1&9.
• Delays Lincoln Tunnel As of 6:37am, there are Delays at the Lincoln Tunnel eastbound from New Jersey. The travel time is 20 minutes from New Jersey Turnpike Exit 16E to the New York side.
• Delays George Washington Bridge As of 6:34am, there are Delays on the George Washington Bridge eastbound from New Jersey Side/Upper Level Toll Plaza in Fort Lee . The travel time is 15 minutes from Interstate 95 at Interstate 80 to the Alexander Hamilton Bridge.
• Delays NJ 55 As of 6:31am, there are Delays on NJ 55 northbound approaching NJ 42 in Deptford Twp delays due to weather.

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