Overnight lane closures set on I-80 eastbound in Warren, Morris counties for milling and paving

Two right lanes on I-80 eastbound will be closed overnight this week between Columbia and the Route 206 interchange as resurfacing work continues in Warren and Morris counties, transportation officials said.

The closures begin at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, and run until 6 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26. They will continue nightly through Thursday, Aug. 28, at the same times, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

The affected stretch runs between milepost 4.0 near Exit 4A/Columbia and Exit 27A-B for Route 206. At least one lane will remain open at all times, and where I-80 has four lanes, at least two will remain open. The closures are needed for milling and paving.

The work is part of two pavement preservation projects that will resurface about 27 miles of I-80 eastbound. One project covers 12 miles from milepost 0.5 through milepost 12.8 near Hope Road in Warren County. The second covers 14 miles from milepost 12.8 through milepost 27.25 near the Route 206 interchange in Roxbury, Morris County.

Both projects are expected to be completed by fall 2025.

Officials advised motorists to slow down, use caution and expect delays in the work zone. Variable message signs will provide advance notice of traffic pattern changes, and schedules are subject to change due to weather or other factors.

Drivers can check 511nj.org for real-time travel information.