The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) reports that I-80 eastbound is closed and detoured for emergency sinkhole repairs in Wharton, Morris County. Motorists should expect delays or plan an alternate route.
At approximately 7:45 a.m. today, Thursday, December 26, I-80 eastbound was closed after Exit 34 in Wharton, near mile post 34, due to a sinkhole in the right shoulder encroaching the right lane. NJDOT crews are evaluating the situation and designing a repair. The following detour is in place until further notice:
I-80 Eastbound Detour:
- Motorists on I-80 eastbound are being directed to take Exit 34 to Route 15/Wharton/Dover/Sparta
- Stay right following signs for Route 15/Jefferson/Dover/Sparta
- Stay in the left lane on North Main Street to Route 15 southbound/To I-80/Dover
- Merge onto Route 15 southbound
- Stay left to take the exit to I-80 eastbound
The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors.
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