BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — A vehicle crash early Friday closed a right lane on New Jersey Turnpike in southeast Ridgefield Park, according to 511NJ TPK.
The collision took place on the northbound lanes at the exit to U.S. Highway 46. Dispatchers first received the call shortly before 2:46 a.m.
Authorities have not released further details regarding the cause of the wreck or the vehicles involved, but the lane was blocked for just under 30 minutes.
Crash on New Jersey Turnpike northbound exiting at US 46 (Ridgefield) right lane blocked https://t.co/rhXlQkJ9Ix
— 511NJ TPK (@511njtpk) November 18, 2022
By 2:12 a.m., the scene had been moved to the right shoulder and all lanes were reopened to traffic.
Crash on New Jersey Turnpike northbound exiting at US 46 (Ridgefield) right shoulder https://t.co/ZXsJt54aq3
— 511NJ TPK (@511njtpk) November 18, 2022
No injuries have been reported at this time.
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