Traffic & Transit
Car Crash On I-280 In Livingston; Major Delays, 'Rubbernecking'
"Motorists are advised to expect major delays and to use alternate routes," officials said. Injuries and "rubbernecking" were reported.
LIVINGSTON, NJ — A multi-vehicle accident caused major delays on I-280 in Essex County near Livingston during the Tuesday morning rush hour, authorities said.
According to 511NJ.org, as of 8:48 a.m., there was an “accident with injuries” on I-280 westbound exit 6 at Laurel Avenue in Livingston. The two left lanes were closed; a 25 to 30-minute delay was reported, partly due to "rubbernecking."
511NJ added: “Motorists are advised to expect major delays and to use alternate routes.”
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The delays extended to exit 9 in West Orange, 511NJ stated:
“Delays on I-280 westbound between Exit 9 - Pleasant Avenue/CR 660 (West Orange Twp)”
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Accident with Injuries on I-280 westbound area of Exit 6 - Laurel Ave (Livingston T https://t.co/CUGBwbRo8Z
— 511NJ I280 (@511nji280) July 3, 2018
Rubbernecking delays on I-280 eastbound Exit 6 - Laurel Ave (Livingston Twp) 10 minute delay
— 511NJ I280 (@511nji280) July 3, 2018
Delays on I-280 westbound between Exit 9 - Pleasant Avenue/CR 660 (West Orange Twp) https://t.co/E8Z5B9ezgJ
— 511NJ I280 (@511nji280) July 3, 2018
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Photo: 511NJ.org (I-280 at Laurel Avenue, Livingston, July 3 at 9:23 a.m.)
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