I-78 eastbound Exit 17 to Route 31 southbound closed and detoured this weekend in Clinton
Closure necessary to reconstruct exit ramp
CLINTON, NJ (Hunterdon County) – The I-78 eastbound Exit 17 ramp to Route 31 southbound is closed this weekend as pavement reconstruction work continues in Clinton, the New Jersey Department of Transportation announced.
The closure began at 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 2 and is scheduled to remain in effect until 12:00 noon on Monday, May 5. The closure is part of the ongoing Route 31, I-78/Route 22 to Grayrock Road pavement reconstruction project.
A detour is in place:
- Motorists on I-78 eastbound looking to take Exit 17 to Route 31 southbound should use Exit 16 to Route 31 northbound/Washington.
- At the traffic signal, turn right onto Center Street, which becomes an on-ramp to Route 31 southbound.
The $24.8 million federally funded project includes full-depth asphalt reconstruction, intersection realignment, drainage improvements, guiderail replacement, lighting upgrades, and bridge deck repairs. Completion is expected by fall 2026.
The schedule is subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. For the latest traffic information and updates, visit www.511nj.org.
