Date Published: 2023/02/10
UNION COUNTY, NJ — A vehicle accident Friday morning blocked a right lane on the New Jersey Turnpike, causing delays in south Elizabeth, according to 511NJ TPK.
The collision occurred on the outer roadway of the northbound turnpike at Interchange 13A to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and U.S. Route 1/9. It was first reported by 511NJ at 10:35 a.m.
Few details have been shared at this time but one right lane out of four total northbound lanes was closed in the immediate aftermath.
Crash on New Jersey Turnpike Outer Roadway northbound South of Interchange 13A – Newark Liberty International Airport/US 1&9 (Elizabeth) 1 Right lane of 4 lanes blocked https://t.co/FCuhdiW7ck
— 511NJ TPK (@511njtpk) February 10, 2023
By 10:47 a.m., the scene had been cleared and all lanes were reopened, but officials reported a 2-mile delay in the area.
Delays on New Jersey Turnpike Outer Roadway northbound South of Interchange 13 – I-278/Goethals Bridge (Linden) to South of Interchange 13A – Newark Liberty International Airport/US 1&9 (Elizabeth) All lanes open 2 mile delay due to an https://t.co/9sZ9KBTBkh
— 511NJ TPK (@511njtpk) February 10, 2023
No information regarding the involved parties or potential injuries has been disclosed.
Written by: Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers