Overnight lane closures underway on I-80 westbound in Warren County for paving project
WARREN COUNTY, N.J. — Overnight lane closures are underway on Interstate 80 westbound in Warren County as a major paving and improvement project begins, transportation officials said.
Closures began Thursday night and are scheduled to continue Friday night, with up to two lanes closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. between milepost 10 near Union Brick Road in Blairstown and milepost 7.5 near the scenic overlook in Knowlton.
The closures are needed to prepare for pavement repairs as part of a larger resurfacing project.
Beginning Monday, April 6, and continuing most weeknights through the fall, up to two lanes on I-80 westbound are scheduled to be closed from milepost 12.8 near Hope Road in Hope Township to milepost 0.5 near Exit 1 in Hardwick for milling, paving and other improvements.
The $6.9 million project will resurface approximately 12.5 miles of I-80 westbound across Hardwick, Knowlton, Blairstown and Hope townships. In addition, ramps along the corridor will be repaved, and a high-friction surface treatment will be applied at Interchange 12 to improve safety.
Officials said I-80 eastbound in the same area was repaved last year. The project is expected to be completed in fall 2026.
Motorists are advised to expect delays and are encouraged to check 511nj.org for real-time traffic updates. Lane closure schedules are subject to change due to weather or other factors.
