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We’re cheering on the Saint Peter’s men’s basketball team as they make their way south on the Turnpike for a Sweet 16 appearance against Purdue in Philadelphia. Go Peacocks!
#StrutUp
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For those who need to be on the road, service areas remain open for fuel, food, and restrooms.
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Motorcycles and passenger-vehicle-drawn trailers are prohibited until further notice.
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On this date 70 years ago, the section of the Turnpike between Bordentown and Woodbridge opened to traffic. That was the second section of the Turnpike to open. The southern 53 miles - between the Delaware Memorial Bridge and Bordentown - had opened earlier in the month.
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The speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph between the Delaware Memorial Bridge and Interchange 8A. Salting operations are underway.
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The Delaware River bridge connecting the NJ and PA turnpikes will reopen late tonight. It's been closed since Jan. 20th.
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We’re cheering on the Saint Peter’s men’s basketball team as they make their way south on the Turnpike for a Sweet 16 appearance against Purdue in Philadelphia. Go Peacocks!
#StrutUp
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Only one northbound lane remains closed due to flooding near Int. 12. All southbound lanes have reopened. However, there is so much flooding throughout NJ that motorists are strongly advised to stay off the roads this morning
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All lanes of the inner and outer roadways southbound south of Interchange 12 in Carteret are blocked by flooding
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The new Vince Lombardi Service Area will be open for business Monday.
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The Molly Pitcher Service Area reopened today after being closed 10 months for extensive renovations. Food includes Shake Shack, Panda Express, Subway, and Starbucks. This makes 8 of 12 Turnpike service area facilities to have been replaced or significantly rehabbed since 2015.
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The newly renovated Woodrow Wilson Service Area just reopened for business. It had been closed since last fall for construction. Wilson is on the northbound side of the Turnpike between exits 7 and 7A
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Food service resumed at the Joyce Kilmer Service Area today. It had been closed since March 31st. All service areas are open for food, fuel, and restrooms except Richard Stockton, which is closed for construction.
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NJTA has all hands on deck today - More than 2,400 employees & contractors are involved in snow removal effort on
@njturnpike
and
@gsparkway
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On this date in 1951, the Turnpike opened for business when a blue 1950 DeSoto entered the roadway at Int. 3. About 10.8 billion vehicles have followed that DeSoto onto the road in the 70 years since.
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A sinkhole has forced the closure of all lanes to the northbound inner and outer roadways at Interchange 11. Emergency pavement repairs are underway. Enter at Interchange 10 if you’re heading north. Access to the southbound roadways at 11 is not affected.
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Need roadside assistance on the Turnpike? Call
#95
and remain with your vehicle until help arrives.
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The speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph between the Delaware Memorial Bridge and Interchange 14 in Newark. Crews are salting the roadway.
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Reduced speed limit is in effect on full length of roadway - 50 mph south of exit 6, 45 mph north of exit 6
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Cash collections have been suspended at all Turnpike toll plazas as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19. All tolls are being collected electronically.
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Service areas remain open for the convenience of those who must be on the road. If you plan to visit, don't forget to wear a mask or other face covering.
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The bridge connecting the NJ and PA Turnpikes is now open.
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Another serious winter storm is in the forecast for tomorrow. Expect challenging driving conditions through most of the day. Avoid travel if you can.
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@CoachDuggs
Sorry for your car troubles. Not only is AAA not "illegal" on the Turnpike, all of the tow truck companies that work on the road are required to accept it. If you tried to use it but couldn't, you should call the Turnpike customer service office at 732-750-5300, ext 8750.
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REMINDER: For those who must travel, Turnpike service areas remain open for fuel, restrooms, takeout food and beverages, and parking.
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Gift idea
#1
for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week: Give that trucker the gift of SPACE. Trucks take up to 3X as long to stop as cars. Make sure you can see the entire front end of the truck in your mirror before you merge in front of it.
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MAJOR UPDATE: Crews are continuing the work of off-loading the propane from the damaged tanker. The cleanup will continue into the a.m. rush hour. The northbound outer roadway will remain closed. Delays on the Turnpike are already at five miles. Expect delays on other routes too
The overturned truck on the northbound outer roadway north of Interchange 11 is expected to take hours to offload and clean up. The inner roadway has reopened, but the outer remains closed. If you travel the Turnpike in the a.m., make sure you check traffic before you leave home
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The new Vince Lombardi Service Area is open for business. Don’t forget to cover your face if you’re stopping by!
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The propane has been burned off and the damaged tanker has been removed from the roadway. The closed lanes will reopen soon.
MAJOR UPDATE: Crews are continuing the work of off-loading the propane from the damaged tanker. The cleanup will continue into the a.m. rush hour. The northbound outer roadway will remain closed. Delays on the Turnpike are already at five miles. Expect delays on other routes too
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The new express E-ZPass lanes at Interchange 18E are open to traffic. The northbound lanes opened this weekend. The southbound lanes opened earlier this month. Drivers can now enter and exit the road at that location without going through the toll plaza.
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Winter weather is in the forecast tonight. To check road conditions before you leave home, visit the live traffic cameras on the Turnpike Authority website.
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The speed limit restriction is now in effect in both directions from the
@demembridge
to the
@PANYNJ_GWB
Snow is falling, trucks are salting the roadway, and the speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph between Interchanges 3 and 8A.
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Construction and maintenance personnel aren't the only ones in danger if you drive carelessly through a work zone. Motorists are even more likely than workers to be hurt in work zone crashes. Slow down, phone down -- for everyone's sake.
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Reduced speed limits are in effect. If you need to travel this morning, allow plenty of extra time.
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Did you know you can check conditions before you hit the road by checking out the NJTA's live traffic camera feed? Follow this link:
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There was a serious overnight truck crash and fire northbound north of interchange 13. The inner and outer roadways are affected. Northbound traffic is backed up for seven miles.
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Speed restrictions have been lifted. All speeds on the Turnpike are back to the normal posted limits.
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Speeds are restricted to 45 mph north of Interchange 9, including the Eastern and Western spurs and the Hudson County Extension. Salting is underway.
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Cash collections will be suspended at all Turnpike tolling locations starting at 10 p.m. today as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19. All tolls will be collected electronically.
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The first phone number you should call if your car or truck becomes disabled on the Turnpike is
#95
.
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The exit ramps at Interchange 14B in Jersey City are closed because of police activity off the Turnpike.
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Speeds are restricted to 45 mph in both directions between the Delaware Memorial Bridge and Interchange 7A and between Interchange 14 and the George Washington Bridge for salting operations.
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Holiday construction restrictions are in place. Work on the roadway is suspended until 6 p.m. Monday.
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Beware of this scam! Don't click on the link if you receive a text that looks like this. NJ Turnpike toll services has nothing to do with the NJ Turnpike Authority or any other tolling agency in NJ. This is an effort to trick you into sharing your credit card or banking details
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Update: The 45 mph speed limit restriction is now in effect between Interchange 6 and the GWB.
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A tractor trailer fire on the northbound inner roadway south of Interchange 14 is blocking the right lane and shoulder. P
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Salting is underway between Interchange 4 and the George Washington Bridge. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph.
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Here are the current fuel prices at in Turnpike service areas:
Regular $2.259
Plus $2.739
Premium $2.919
Ultra $2.939
Diesel $2.469
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HUDSON EXTENSION UPDATE: Workers used 10 jacks to lift the span off the pier overnight last night. Repairs continue at this hour. The timeline for completion has not changed - still expected to be this evening, probably not until after the pm rush.
Eastbound Hudson County Extension is closed between 14 and 14A for emergency strucutral repairs
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REMINDER: If you don't have E-ZPass, you will need cash to pay your tolls when cash collections resume at 6:30 a.m. tomorrow.
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The NJ Turnpike Authority congratulates three staff members who are retiring in November to start the next stage of their lives. Congratulations to Eugene Kaczmarek, Armando Lodato and Mark Pagano for your combined 77 years of service to the NJ Turnpike Authority and New Jersey.
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Eastbound Hudson County Extension is closed between 14 and 14A for emergency strucutral repairs
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The speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph in both directions between
@demembridge
and Interchange 11 in Woodbridge. Maintenance crews are salting the roadway.
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Watch for freezing rain and black ice this morning. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph while NJTA crews spread salt. Please drive with extra care.
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News for your morning commute 👇👇👇👇👇
HUDSON EXTENSION UPDATE: The repairs are complete and the Extension between 14 and 14A has reopened.
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Watch for changing road conditions as rain turns to snow in parts of New Jersey this morning.
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The Turnpike Authority is selling surplus vehicles and equipment by sealed bid. To access the list of sale items and details about how to schedule an appointment to inspect them, visit
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The 45 mph speed restriction is now in effect between
@demembridge
and Int. 7A.
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The speed limit is restricted to 45 mph in both directions from the Delaware Memorial Bridge to the George Washington Bridge. Maintenance crews are salting the roadway.
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Sunoco opened the convenience store and fuel pumps at the new Alexander Hamilton Service Area this afternoon. The Starbucks at that location is scheduled to open next week. Alexander Hamilton is located on the southbound Eastern Spur between exits 16E and 15E.
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Salting continues in both directions between Interchange 8A and the George Washington Bridge. A 45 mph speed restriction remains in place.
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Game Day essentials for Giants fans:
✔️ The Jersey. Because you never look slimmer than you do in your retro Giants gear
✔️ The jalapeños. Because those tailgate nachos are not going to spice themselves up
✔️The E-ZPass tag. Because Interchange 19W is E-ZPass only
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HUDSON EXTENSION UPDATE: The repairs are complete and the Extension between 14 and 14A has reopened.
HUDSON EXTENSION UPDATE: Workers used 10 jacks to lift the span off the pier overnight last night. Repairs continue at this hour. The timeline for completion has not changed - still expected to be this evening, probably not until after the pm rush.
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The 45 mph speed limit is in effect in both directions between exits 6 and 9. The speed limit drops to 45 mph when salting is underway and to 35 mph for plowing operations. For your safety (& the safety of people working and driving on the road with you), obey the posted speeds
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Cash collections will resume at 6:30 a.m. next Tuesday (May 19th).
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Here are the current fuel prices at the Turnpike service areas:
Regular $2.279
Plus $2.679
Premium $2.879
Ultra $2.899
Diesel $2.469
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@danubanu
Southbound signs on the southern 60 miles of the roadway have warned about the incident since Delaware Memorial Bridge officials announced they had to close both spans. Where were you stuck & how could we have gotten word to you sooner?
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Maintenance crews are pre-treating the northern section of the roadway in anticipation of tonight’s storm.
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With the holiday party season in full swing, it’s always a good reminder to plan your ride home before you start the party. Thankfully, there are many safe options like designating a sober driver or using a rideshare service. Safety comes first.
#HolidayTravelTip
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Salt trucks are out, and speed limits are reduced on the northern section of the road. Please slow down & give them room to work.
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Here are the power lines hanging down over the southbound lanes at the scene of the earlier fire and crash in Linden:
http://t.co/xRUQE02xCG
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A lot of highway construction takes place at night, but a majority of work zone accidents occur during the day. Be vigilant 24/7!
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Speed restricted to 35 mph for entire length because of weather conditions. Drivers should use extra care.
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@CoachDuggs
Other possibility ... Nobody is lying to you but the the dispatcher you talked to at AAA is mistaken.
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Today will be the busiest travel day of the July 4th weekend on the Turnpike with 830,000 drivers expected to be on the road. Traffic volumes are projected to be 15 to 25 percent higher than they were during last year’s pandemic-constrained July 4th weekend.
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Gift idea
#2
for helping the truck drivers in your life celebrate National Truck Drivers Appreciation Week: Stay out of their blind spots. The big rigs have blind spots on all four sides. For your sake and the driver's, don't linger where you can't be seen.
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Here are the current fuel prices at the Turnpike service areas:
Regular $2.269
Plus $2.749
Premium $2.939
Ultra $2.959
Diesel $2.469
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Snow is in the forecast today for southern and central New Jersey. Avoid travel if you can. If you must be on the road, allow yourself extra travel time, and remember to give the plow trucks plenty of room to operate.
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Freezing rain is forecast for New Jersey today. The roads could be slippery. If you have to drive,allow plenty of extra time.
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Offer a fun, non-alcoholic beverage for designated drivers when hosting a holiday party to ensure everyone gets home safely.
#DriveSoberorGetPulledOver
#HolidaySafetyTip
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The brand new Sunoco gas station and A-Plus convenience store at the Thomas Edison Service Area are now open for business. The main building, which will feature Pret A Manger, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Burger King, Auntie Anne's, and Z Mart, will open later this month.
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#95
is the number to call if you're traveling on the Turnpike and need to request roadside assistance or report a maintenance issue
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Salting is underway north of Interchange 14 in Newark. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph.
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Snow is falling, trucks are salting the roadway, and the speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph between Interchanges 3 and 8A.
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Want to know what awaits you on your travels? There are dozens of live traffic cameras with views of the Turnpike at this link:
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Here are the current fuel prices at the Turnpike service areas:
Regular $2.279
Plus $2.769
Premium $2.879
Ultra $2.899
Diesel $2.469
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The speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph in both directions between the
@demembridge
and Interchange 8A because of road conditions and salting operations
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The speed limit on the Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension has been reduced to 35 mph because of fog.
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Traveling for the holiday weekend? Check conditions on the Turnpike or
@gsparkway
by calling 511, downloading the SafeTripNJ app, or checking out the live roadway cameras at
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Nearly 40% of the people who died in car and truck crashes on the Turnpike were not wearing seatbelts. Wear your seatbelt!
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The keys to safe driving:
🔑 Buckle up
🔑 Drive sober
🔑 Pay attention
Don't forget your keys this holiday season!
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A collision and truck fire at milepost 3.2 southbound has blocked both southbound lanes and one northbound lane. Southbound traffic is being diverted off the Turnpike at Interchange 4.
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The Thomas Edison Service Area will close for construction on Sept. 8th and remain closed until May of 2019. There will be no food, no fuel, no parking, and no bathroom facilities during construction.
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The outer roadway has reopened
The propane has been burned off and the damaged tanker has been removed from the roadway. The closed lanes will reopen soon.
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Salting is now underway on the full length of the roadway. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 mph in both directions from the Delaware Memorial Bridge to the George Washington Bridge.
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