TRENTON, N.J. – Motorists across New Jersey encountered a difficult Monday morning commute as two separate overturned truck incidents combined with heavy rush-hour traffic to create delays on several of the state’s busiest highways.
The most significant incidents were reported on Route 55 in Gloucester County and Interstate 78 in Hunterdon County, while congestion also affected major routes approaching the George Washington Bridge and Lincoln Tunnel.
Overturned tractor-trailer blocks Route 55
As of 7:25 a.m., an overturned tractor-trailer remained on Route 55 southbound at Exit 48 for Ellis Mill Road in Glassboro.
One of the two southbound travel lanes, the exit ramp lane and the right shoulder were closed as crews worked to clear the scene. Motorists traveling through Gloucester County were urged to expect delays and consider alternate routes.
Truck crash slows Interstate 78
In Hunterdon County, an overturned truck continued to impact Interstate 78 westbound east of Exit 24 for County Route 523/Oldwick Road in Tewksbury Township…