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Route 519 SB at Route 57 reopened after tractor-trailer got stuck in tunnel for hours

Jay EdwardsMay 25, 2023

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LOPATCONG TOWNSHIP, NJ (Warren County) – Route 519 southbound at Route 57 has reopened after being closed due to a tractor-trailer that became wedged in a tunnel in Lopatcong township

The crash happened on Wednesday in the southbound tunnel, near Route 57. Route 519 southbound was closed from Route 57 to Overlook Drive for hours.

The listed tunnel height is 10 feet.

It is unclear if there were any injuries.

Jay EdwardsMay 25, 2023

8,923 Less than a minute

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.